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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 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Marsala to Palermo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Marsala to Palermo:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marsala to Palermo costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 141 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marsala and Palermo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Spagnuola and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Marsala and arrive in Port of Trapani.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Palermo by bus.
- 140 direct buses per day with Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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