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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 €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Palermo to Marsala
Compare the available ways to get from Palermo to Marsala, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Marsala:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Marsala costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Marsala take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 2h 21m 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.
3:00 PM 2h30 Palermo 5:30 PM Marsala €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 PM 2h30 Palermo 5:30 PM Marsala €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:00 PM 2h30 Palermo 5:30 PM Marsala €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Marsala:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Marsala costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Marsala take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 45 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains 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).
- Travel with Salemi to go to Marsala by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Marsala by train.
- 45 direct buses per day with Salemi.
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