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Compare bus and train for Palermo to Erice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Erice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 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 $13, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m 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 Palermo to Erice
Compare the available ways to get from Palermo to Erice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Erice:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Erice costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Erice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 34m by bus vs 1h 43m by car) and save roughly $7 compared to fuel and tolls ($13 vs $19). 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 Palermo to Erice
How to get from Palermo to Erice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Erice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
7:25 PM 1h35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 9:00 PM Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:25 PM 1h35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 9:00 PM Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
7:25 PM 1h35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 9:00 PM Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 21725 · Regionale 21871
10:49 AM 3h24 Palermo Sferracavallo 2:13 PM Paceco $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 21725 · Regionale 21871
10:12 AM 4h01 Palermo Centrale 2:13 PM Paceco $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 21725 · Regionale 21871
10:49 AM 3h33 Palermo Sferracavallo 2:22 PM Trapani station $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Erice:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Erice costing on average $17.
Other travel options to Erice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Erice as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Trapani station.
- Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Trapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Erice by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Erice by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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