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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
19 h 10 m
Average duration
21 h 26 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
887 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palermo to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Milan will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 9 buses that leave Palermo for Milan on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 887 km distance in an average of 21 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 23 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 551 miles (887 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $131 Average price | $173 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 47m Average total duration 19h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 10m Average total duration 20h 10m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 25h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Palermo to Milan:
A ferry is $43 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Milan costing on average $130 (€106).
A ferry is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Milan costing on average $131 (€108).
A ferry is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Milan costing on average $173 (€142).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 15m.
Bus takes on average 19h 17m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 10m.
You'll arrive about 5h 50m sooner (19h 17m by bus vs 25h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $130 (€106) compared to roughly $130 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Milan buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 23h25 | 8:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 22h40 | 7:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 23h10 | 2:35 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 22h20 | 1:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 29h30 | 8:55 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 24h30 | 9:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 23h45 | 8:55 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
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Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Palermo to Milan run on average 6 times per day, taking around 19h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:01, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 551 miles (887 km) distance in 19h 10m.
Distance 551 miles (887 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 10m |
First bus 1:01 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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