- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Regionale Antonio Salinas
Important archaeological museum with Phoenician, Greek, Roman and Etruscan collections, one of Sicily's leading museums.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trapani Airport to Palermo Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trapani Airport to Palermo Airport will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 5 buses that leave Trapani Airport for Palermo Airport on Wed, Jun 24, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 24 the direct buses cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 24 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
8080 A
5142 A
5143 B
8081
5145
8080 A
5142 A
5143 B
5145
8081Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trapani Airport to Palermo Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trapani Airport to Palermo Airport:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trapani Airport to Palermo Airport costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Palermo Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€9) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 0m 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 Salemi, Autoservizi 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 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Trapani Airport to Palermo Airport buses for today, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5145 D | 2:30 PM Marsala, Aeroporto (Capolinea autobus) | 1h10 | 3:40 PM Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8080 A | 5:00 PM Marsala, Aeroporto (Capolinea autobus) | 1h10 | 6:10 PM Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 24 | |||||
5142 A | 6:05 AM Marsala, Aeroporto (Capolinea autobus) | 1h10 | 7:15 AM Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8081 | 7:05 AM Marsala, Aeroporto (Capolinea autobus) | 1h20 | 8:25 AM Punta Raisi, Partenze (Aeroporto Falcone Borsellino) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Trapani Airport to Palermo Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:05, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 4:05 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
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Important archaeological museum with Phoenician, Greek, Roman and Etruscan collections, one of Sicily's leading museums.
Regional gallery in a Gothic-Catalan palace, known for Sicilian medieval and Renaissance art including Antonello da Messina works.
City modern art gallery with Italian paintings and sculpture from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in a restored convent complex.
Historic market district with lively street scenes, local atmosphere and colorful visuals that attract many visitors and photographers.
Elegant central square dominated by the famous fountain and surrounded by historic buildings, essential on a first visit.
Major pedestrian-friendly street cutting through the historic center, lined with palaces, churches and busy urban life.
Fried rice balls stuffed with ragù, butter, or cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic strongly associated with Palermo.
Soft bread stuffed with chickpea fritters, one of Palermo’s most iconic and inexpensive local snacks.
Palermitan potato croquettes, usually fried and eaten with panelle in sandwich shops and street stalls.
Refined central Palermo restaurant known for creative Sicilian cuisine in an elegant, contemporary setting.
Well-regarded restaurant near the old center offering seasonal Sicilian dishes in a stylish yet relaxed setting.
Popular traditional restaurant serving classic Palermitan dishes with polished presentation in a warm historic atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by Italian standards. Airport dining costs more than in central Palermo, especially for snacks and coffee.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto charge. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 for good service. In restaurants, 5-10% is appreciated for excellent service.
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