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Compare train and bus for Marsala to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marsala to Palermo 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 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Marsala to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Marsala to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Marsala to Palermo
Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Marsala to Palermo.

There are 2 travel options from Marsala to Palermo. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Palermo from Marsala is a bus with an average price of $11 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Marsala to Palermo:
A bus is () less than a ferry for this journey with tickets for a ferry from Marsala to Palermo costing on average ().
Taking a bus costs $3 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $13 (€12).
The fastest way to get to Palermo from Marsala is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 2 h 45 min.
The distance from Marsala to Palermo is approximately 55 miles (88 km).
The average frequency per day from Marsala to Palermo is:
- 203 buses a day.
- 59 ferries per day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Marsala to Palermo as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Marsala to Palermo:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Marsala to Palermo:
- You can go to Palermo from Marsala by bus with Autoservizi Salemi or Autoservizi Salemi Srl. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€8) with Autoservizi Salemi Srl from Marsala to Palermo on Omio.
- You can go to Palermo from Marsala by train with Regionale. You'll see cheap train tickets for $13 (€12) with Regionale from Marsala to Palermo on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marsala to Palermo with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Autoservizi Salemi or Autoservizi Salemi Srl with 196 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Palermo as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Marsala to Palermo.
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