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Palazzo Abatellis - Regional Gallery of Sicily
Major art museum in a Gothic-Catalan palace, known for Antonello da Messina's works and important Sicilian medieval and Renaissance art.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Palermo will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
It's difficult to get from Naples to Palermo without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Naples to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
| Bus | Most popular Ferry | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $91 Average price |
11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Palermo:
A ferry is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Palermo costing on average $91 (€73).
A ferry is $34 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Palermo costing on average $96 (€78).
A ferry is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Palermo costing on average $133 (€108).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 50m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Palermo buses for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 11h15 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 15h30 | 3:15 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Naples to Palermo run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 193 miles (312 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 193 miles (312 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
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