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Compare train and bus for Castelvetrano to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castelvetrano to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelvetrano to Palermo:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelvetrano to Palermo costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 21m 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.
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.
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How to get from Castelvetrano to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Castelvetrano to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:10 AM1h30Castelvetrano7:40 AMPalermo$111One-way0 transfers
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6:10 AM1h30Castelvetrano7:40 AMPalermo$111One-way0 transfers
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6:10 AM1h30Castelvetrano7:40 AMPalermo$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Castelvetrano to Palermo:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castelvetrano to Palermo costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 131 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castelvetrano and Palermo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Castelvetrano station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Castelvetrano, Piazza Giacomo Matteotti and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Salemi to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Palermo by train.
- 131 direct buses per day with Salemi.
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