How to travel from Palermo to Erice

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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 €10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a bus costs an average of €10.

Distance: 42 miles (68 km)

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€10

Average price

Cheapest

€16

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 43m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Erice is a bus with an average price of €10.

This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Erice:

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Erice costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Erice is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 12m.

Other travel options to Erice take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Palermo and Erice including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Palermo to Erice among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 42m by bus vs 1h 43m by car) and save roughly €6 compared to fuel and tolls (€10 vs €16). 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.

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from Palermo to Erice

How to get from Palermo to Erice by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Palermo to Erice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 PM1h35
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    9:00 PMTrapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 PM1h35
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    9:00 PMTrapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 PM1h35
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    9:00 PMTrapani, Piazzale Papa Giovanni Paolo II
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 21725 · Regionale 21871
    10:49 AM3h24
    Palermo Sferracavallo
    2:13 PMPaceco
    131One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 21725 · Regionale 21871
    10:12 AM4h01
    Palermo Centrale
    2:13 PMPaceco
    131One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 21725 · Regionale 21871
    10:49 AM3h33
    Palermo Sferracavallo
    2:22 PMTrapani station
    141One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Erice

Travel to Erice 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 Palermo to Erice.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Palermo and Erice including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Erice is a bus with an average price of €10.

This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Erice:

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Erice costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Erice is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 12m.

Other travel options to Erice take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 56m.

The distance from Palermo to Erice is approximately 42 miles (68 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Erice is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Erice:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Erice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Segesta Autolinee, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Erice by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Palermo to Erice:
  • 6 direct buses per day with Segesta Autolinee, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Palermo to Erice often also extend their vacation to go to Trapani, Calatafimi-Segesta, San Vito Lo Capo, Terrasini, Scopello. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Erice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Erice, you can wander through the cobblestone streets of the Old Town with its charming shops and cafes, taste traditional Sicilian pastries at Pasticceria Maria Grammatico, and visit the Erice cable car for breathtaking views. Attend local festivals for authentic Sicilian culture, and explore artisan shops for unique crafts. Don't miss the historic Venere Castle, the Gothic Erice Cathedral, and the tranquil Balio Gardens. The Pepoli Tower and the Ettore Majorana Foundation are also noteworthy sights.
To fully experience the charm of Erice, including its historical sites, stunning views, and local cuisine, spending about two days is ideal.

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