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Compare bus and train for Erice to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erice to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Erice to Palermo
Compare the available ways to get from Erice to Palermo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erice to Palermo:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erice to Palermo costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 34m by bus vs 1h 42m by car) and save roughly $13 compared to fuel and tolls ($12 vs $25). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Erice to Palermo
How to get from Erice to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erice to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
9:15 AM 1h35 Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II 10:50 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:15 AM 1h35 Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II 10:50 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
9:15 AM 1h35 Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II 10:50 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 21874 · Regionale 21750
2:45 PM 3h24 Paceco 6:09 PM Palermo Sferracavallo $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 21858 · Regionale 5608
6:57 AM 3h47 Paceco 10:44 AM Palermo Sferracavallo $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 21874 · Regionale 21750
2:45 PM 4h02 Paceco 6:47 PM Palermo Centrale $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erice to Palermo:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erice to Palermo costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erice and Palermo as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trapani station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Palermo by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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