The cheapest and fastest coaches from Messina to Palermo
Cheapest price
22S$
Average price
25S$
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Messina to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Palermo will cost around 25S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 22S$.
Of the 33 buses that leave Messina for Palermo every day 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 192 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
AGG-11912:05 PM2h35Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)2:40 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi22 S$1One-way0 changes
adeguamento 86:35 AM2h40Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)9:15 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)22 S$1One-way0 changes
88636:00 PM2h40Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)8:40 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi22 S$1One-way0 changes
aggiunta 524:05 PM2h45Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)6:50 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)22 S$1One-way0 changes
88602:20 PM2h35Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)4:55 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi22 S$1One-way0 changes
AGG-11912:05 PM2h35Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)2:40 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi22 S$1One-way0 changes
88602:20 PM2h35Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)4:55 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi22 S$1One-way0 changes
88636:05 PM2h35Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)8:40 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi22 S$1One-way0 changes
adeguamento 86:35 AM2h35Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)9:10 AMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi22 S$1One-way0 changes
adeguamento 86:35 AM2h40Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)9:15 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)22 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Messina to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 16S$. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 16S$, and a train costs an average of 26S$.
Distance: 192 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
24S$ Average Price Cheapest | 27S$ Average Price |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Messina to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Palermo coaches for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:17 PM Messina | 8h16 | 4:33 AM Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:17 PM Messina | 8h16 | 5:33 AM Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
2390 | 4:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h45 | 7:15 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
2390 | 4:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h50 | 7:20 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
2390 | 4:35 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 7:15 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
2390 | 4:35 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h45 | 7:20 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 4h35 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 8 | 6:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h40 | 9:10 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 8 | 6:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h45 | 9:15 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 4h40 | 11:15 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 4h25 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
adeguamento 8 | 6:35 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h35 | 9:10 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 8 | 6:35 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 9:15 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8859 | 9:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h45 | 11:45 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8859 | 9:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h50 | 11:50 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8859 | 9:05 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 11:45 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8859 | 9:05 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h45 | 11:50 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 4h00 | 3:15 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-119 | 12:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h40 | 2:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-119 | 12:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h45 | 2:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-119 | 12:05 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h35 | 2:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-119 | 12:05 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 2:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 5h20 | 7:20 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8860 | 2:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h40 | 4:55 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8860 | 2:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h45 | 5:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8860 | 2:20 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 5:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8860 | 2:20 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h35 | 4:55 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
aggiunta 52 | 4:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h50 | 6:50 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
aggiunta 52 | 4:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h45 | 6:45 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
aggiunta 52 | 4:05 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 6:45 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
aggiunta 52 | 4:05 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h45 | 6:50 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8863 | 6:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h45 | 8:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8863 | 6:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h40 | 8:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8863 | 6:05 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h40 | 8:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8863 | 6:05 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) | 2h35 | 8:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Messina to Palermo
Buses from Messina to Palermo run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 16S$ if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:11, the last at 22:17. The fastest coach covers the 192 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 192 km |
Average bus duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price 16S$ |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 1:11 AM |
Last bus 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, Itabus, SAIS, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Messina to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Messina to Palermo with Sais Regional, Itabus, SAIS, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as 16S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Messina to Palermo coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Palermo by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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