Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palermo to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Messina will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 24 buses that leave Palermo for Messina on Wed, Jun 18, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 192 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Bus | Train |
---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price |
3h 51m Average duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 5:40 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 5:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h40 | 5:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h35 | 5:40 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 9:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 9:40 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h40 | 9:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h35 | 9:40 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 4h55 | 2:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 12:40 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h40 | 12:45 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h35 | 12:40 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h50 | 3:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 3:00 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h40 | 3:00 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h45 | 3:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 7h20 | 8:45 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 5h55 | 7:20 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 4h40 | 6:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 6:45 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h50 | 6:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h45 | 6:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h40 | 6:45 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 08:05 |
Last bus 19:00 |
Travel from Palermo to Messina from $6 (€5) with Omio’s bus partners Sais Regional, Itabus and Bus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Palermo to Messina, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need