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Palazzo Reale - Cappella Palatina
The royal palace complex includes historic exhibition areas and the Palatine Chapel, one of Sicily’s most celebrated artistic treasures.
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.
8081
5142 A
8080 A
5143 B
5145
5142 A
8080 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 | |
5143 B | 1:00 PM Marsala, Aeroporto (Capolinea autobus) | 1h10 | 2:10 PM 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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The royal palace complex includes historic exhibition areas and the Palatine Chapel, one of Sicily’s most celebrated artistic treasures.
Major city art museum housed in a historic complex, with strong collections of 19th- and 20th-century Sicilian and Italian art.
Regional gallery in a Gothic-Catalan palace, famous for medieval and Renaissance works including the Triumph of Death.
Lively historic market district known for street life, colors, and local atmosphere, now highly popular with visitors and social media creators.
Major pedestrian-friendly street cutting through the historic center, ideal for walking between monuments, churches, and lively public spaces.
Seafront promenade and open green area popular for sunset walks, views, and relaxed breaks away from the dense historic core.
Sicilian stuffed rice balls, usually filled with ragù, butter and ham, or cheese, then breaded and fried. A classic Palermo street food and airport-friendly snack.
A famous Palermo sandwich made with chopped veal spleen and lung, often topped with caciocavallo or ricotta. It is one of the city’s most iconic traditional foods.
Traditional Sicilian pasta with fresh sardines, wild fennel, raisins, pine nuts, and breadcrumbs. It captures the island’s sweet-and-savory Arab-Norman culinary heritage.
Respected central Palermo restaurant serving refined Sicilian dishes with local ingredients in an elegant but relaxed setting.
Popular modern Sicilian restaurant highlighting traditional Palermo flavors with a contemporary touch and strong local reputation.
Established Palermo pizzeria and restaurant known for Sicilian and Neapolitan-style pizzas, pasta, and a lively casual 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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