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Galleria Regionale della Sicilia - Palazzo Abatellis
Major Sicilian art museum in a Gothic-Catalan palace, best known for Antonello da Messina and medieval to Renaissance works.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salemi to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salemi to Palermo will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 1 buses that leave Salemi for Palermo on Tue, Jul 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 58 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, Jul 14 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salemi to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salemi to Palermo:
A bus is $0.87 (€0.72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salemi to Palermo costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $16 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 12m 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 Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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 Salemi | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Autoservizi Salemi Srl | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Salemi to Palermo buses for today, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5176 | 5:50 AM Salemi, Piazza Libertà | 1h38 | 7:28 AM Palermo, Via della Libertà (Don Bosco Institute ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5176 | 5:50 AM Salemi, Piazza Libertà | 1h45 | 7:35 AM Palermo, Via Filippo Turati | 0 transfersDirect | |
5176 | 5:50 AM Salemi, Piazza Libertà | 1h55 | 7:45 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5176 | 5:50 AM Salemi, Piazza Libertà | 1h25 | 7:15 AM Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi | 0 transfersDirect | |
5176 | 5:50 AM Salemi, Piazza Libertà | 1h35 | 7:25 AM Palermo, Croce Rossa - De Gasperi | 0 transfersDirect | |
5176 | 5:50 AM Salemi, Piazza Libertà | 1h40 | 7:30 AM Palermo, Via della Libertà (D'Annunzio) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5176 | 5:50 AM Salemi, Piazza Libertà | 1h41 | 7:31 AM Palermo, Liberta' - Notarbartolo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salemi to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:50, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 16m |
First bus 5:50 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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