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Compare train and bus for Palermo to Marsala
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Marsala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Marsala:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Marsala costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Marsala take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Palermo to Marsala
How to get from Palermo to Marsala by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Marsala is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
80836:35 AM1h55Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi8:30 AMMarsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 80836:35 AM1h55Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi8:30 AMMarsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 80836:35 AM1h55Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi8:30 AMMarsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria)$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 21715 · Regionale 218658:45 AM2h58Palermo Sferracavallo11:43 AMTerrenove$151One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 21751 · Regionale 218835:45 PM3h05Palermo Sferracavallo8:50 PMTerrenove$151One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 21715 · Regionale 218658:08 AM3h35Palermo Centrale11:43 AMTerrenove$151One-way1 transfer
- 513011:20 AM2h05Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi1:25 PMMarsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria)$131One-way0 transfers
- 5148 A 3:50 AM2h05Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi5:55 AMMarsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria)$131One-way0 transfers
- 51494:50 PM2h05Palermo, Via Belgio / Via dei Nebrodi6:55 PMMarsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria)$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Marsala:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Marsala costing on average $15.
Other travel options to Marsala take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Marsala as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Marsala station.
- Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Marsala, Viale Amerigo Fazio (Stazione ferroviaria).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Trapani and arrive in Port of Marsala.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Marsala by train.
- Travel with Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, BlaBlaCar, AMAT Palermo S.p.A. to go to Marsala by bus.
- 35 direct buses per day with Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, BlaBlaCar.
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