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Museo Regionale Agostino Pepoli
Major museum in nearby Trapani, housed in a former convent and known for Sicilian decorative arts, coral works, sculpture, and paintings.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palermo Airport to Trapani Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo Airport to Trapani Airport will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 5 buses that leave Palermo Airport for Trapani Airport on Thu, Jun 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
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8082 A
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5148 Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo Airport to Trapani Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo Airport to Trapani Airport:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo Airport to Trapani Airport costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Trapani Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 2m 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 Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Airport to Trapani Airport buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:15 AM Palermo Airport | 1h00 | 12:15 PM Trapani Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
5148 | 3:35 AM Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino) | 1h10 | 4:45 AM Marsala, Aeroporto (Capolinea autobus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Palermo Airport to Trapani Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:15, the last at 17:15. The fastest bus covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 8:15 AM |
Last bus 5:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Trapani Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trapani Airport trip today.
Major museum in nearby Trapani, housed in a former convent and known for Sicilian decorative arts, coral works, sculpture, and paintings.
Small local museum in the Nubia salt pans explaining traditional sea-salt production, windmills, and the cultural landscape of the lagoon.
Important archaeological museum in Marsala, best known for the preserved Punic ship and finds linked to the ancient city of Lilybaeum.
Walkable old town of narrow streets, churches, courtyards, and sea views; the essential area for first-time visitors.
Seafront promenade along Trapani's old defensive edge, especially popular at sunset for views over the Mediterranean.
Salt pans and lagoon landscape just north of the city, famous for windmills, birdlife, and highly photogenic sunset scenes.
A local version of couscous with North African influence, traditionally served with fish broth. It is one of Trapani's most iconic dishes.
A Sicilian pasta sauce of tomato, almonds, garlic, basil, and olive oil. It is a signature specialty of the Trapani area.
Traditional twisted pasta from western Sicily, often paired with Pesto Alla Trapanese. It is a staple local pasta shape.
Refined dining spot in Trapani known for creative Sicilian seafood dishes, elegant presentation, and a more upscale experience.
Well-known traditional osteria in Trapani serving classic Sicilian dishes, seafood, and couscous in a relaxed historic setting.
Established restaurant popular for authentic Trapani cuisine, including fish couscous and local pasta, with a warm old-style atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards. Coffee and casual meals are reasonable; airport food and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 in cafes is enough; about 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up, not heavily tipped.
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