- Must visit
Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum
Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lentini to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lentini to Palermo will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lentini for Palermo on Thu, Aug 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest buses will take 7 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lentini to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lentini to Palermo:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lentini to Palermo costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€26). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:34AM | Arrival Time 04:32PM | Duration 7h58 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Lentini to Palermo buses for tomorrow, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:15 AM Lentini | 2h45 | 10:00 AM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Lentini | 7h58 | 4:32 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Lentini | 3h50 | 5:20 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lentini to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:21, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 4:21 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
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