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Museo Civico Antonio Cordici
Civic museum displaying archaeology, paintings, decorative arts, and local history inside a former monastery.
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palermo to Erice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Erice will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 2 buses that leave Palermo for Erice on Tue, Aug 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusBuses from Palermo to Erice run on average 69 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 68 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 69 |
Direct buses 68 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Erice buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1h35 | 1:00 PM Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1h35 | 9:00 PM Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Civic museum displaying archaeology, paintings, decorative arts, and local history inside a former monastery.
Heritage display tied to the castle area, helping explain Erice’s layered Phoenician, Roman, and medieval past.
Permanent exhibition dedicated to Sicilian rural life, preserving tools, crafts, and traditions from the Erice area.
Terraced public gardens beside the castle, beloved for sweeping sea views, shade, and a romantic promenade.
Open terrace area known for dramatic panoramas over Trapani, the salt flats, and the Egadi Islands on clear days.
Main pedestrian street lined with stone buildings, churches, shops, and classic views of Erice’s medieval fabric.
Couscous alla Trapanese pairs steamed semolina with rich fish broth, reflecting centuries of Sicilian and North African exchange along the Trapani coast.
Busiate al pesto Trapanese is a twisted local pasta with raw tomato, almonds, garlic, basil and pecorino, a signature dish of western Sicily.
Genovesi Ericine are Erice’s famous pastries filled with warm custard and dusted with sugar, traditionally eaten for breakfast or with coffee.
Historic pastry shop in Erice, famous for genovesi and traditional Sicilian sweets in a classic café setting.
Well-known restaurant in Erice serving Trapani specialties, seafood and couscous in an elegant, traditional setting.
Popular traditional venue with Sicilian home-style cooking, including pasta and local meat dishes, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Sicily: lodging in season can rise, but dining and buses stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine at cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Erice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Erice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo to Erice buses use the Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) to Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II station pair. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Erice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Pizza & Pasta (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the departure area.
Ticket office support is available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino).
Available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino): Elevators, ramps.
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