- 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 on Sep 19
€20
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€21
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 28 m
Buses on Sep 19
5
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Noto to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Noto to Palermo will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
It's difficult to get from Noto to Palermo without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Noto to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Noto to Palermo:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Noto to Palermo costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €23. The journey takes 4h 24m versus 3h 15m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 Sais Regional | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
The table below shows live departures for Noto to Palermo buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2490 · 2487 | 5:20 AM Ispica, Viale Mario Rapisardi | 6h15 | 11:35 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
2490 · 2487 | 5:20 AM Ispica, Viale Mario Rapisardi | 6h10 | 11:30 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 1 transfer | |
2490 · 2487 | 5:35 AM Modica, SS115 (Esso) | 5h55 | 11:30 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 1 transfer | |
2490 · 2487 | 5:35 AM Modica, SS115 (Esso) | 6h00 | 11:35 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Syracuse, Corso Umberto I | 8h00 | 3:15 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Noto to Palermo run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:21, the last at 15:31. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 4:21 AM |
Last bus 3:31 PM |
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