- Must visit
Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum
Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Punta Raisi to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Punta Raisi to Palermo will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Punta Raisi for Palermo on Tue, Aug 04, 1 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 23 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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 Punta Raisi to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Punta Raisi to Palermo:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Punta Raisi to Palermo costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 57m.
Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€4). The journey takes 57m versus 34m 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 Prestia e Comande, BlaBlaCar, Prestia e Comande.
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 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Punta Raisi to Palermo 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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![]() | 3:20 PM Punta Raisi | 1h00 | 4:20 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Punta Raisi | 0h50 | 10:20 PM Palermo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Punta Raisi to Palermo run on average 31 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:37. The fastest bus covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average bus duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 31m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:37 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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