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Compare train and bus for Messina to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Palermo:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Palermo costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 25m.
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How to get from Messina to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Messina to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 AM2h45Messina7:15 AMPalermo$171One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 AM2h45Messina7:15 AMPalermo$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:35 PM2h40Messina7:15 PMPalermo$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:00 PM2h45Messina6:45 PMPalermo$181One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM4h55Messina3:55 PMPalermo$181One-way0 transfers- 9:17 PM8h16Messina5:33 AMPalermo$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Palermo:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Palermo costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Palermo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Messina Centrale and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Palermo by ferry.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with Sais Regional, Itabus, SAIS, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Palermo by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
- 9 direct buses per day with Sais Regional, Itabus, SAIS, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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