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Compare bus and flight for Marseille to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $94. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 549 miles (885 km)
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$255 Average price | $170 Average price Cheapest |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 0m Average total duration 25h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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The best way to travel from Marseille to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Palermo:
A flight is $67 (€54) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Marseille to Palermo costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 55m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Palermo as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Transavia France, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Palermo by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct flights per day with KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Transavia France.
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