- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
$120
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
23 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 33 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
819 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palermo to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Venice will cost around $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
It's difficult to get from Palermo to Venice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 508 miles (819 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 44m Average total duration 19h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average total duration 16h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Venice:
A flight is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Venice costing on average $113.
A flight is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Venice costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 18m.
Bus takes on average 19h 14m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Venice buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 24h30 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 24h10 | 9:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 25h55 | 11:05 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 25h35 | 10:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 23h40 | 3:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 24h05 | 3:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Palermo to Venice run on average 5 times per day, taking around 19h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 508 miles (819 km) distance in 22h 15m.
Distance 508 miles (819 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 22h 15m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Official public transport app
Piazzale Roma -> St. Mark's Square, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo to Venice buses use the Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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