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Compare bus and train for Palermo to Paola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Paola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Palermo to Paola:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Paola costing on average $89 (€75).
Other travel options to Paola take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€75) compared to roughly $59 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30 (-€25). The journey takes 6h 55m versus 5h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Palermo to Paola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Paola is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:00 PM6h20Palermo10:20 PMPaola$661One-way0 transfers
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- 4:00 PM6h20Palermo10:20 PMPaola$661One-way0 transfers
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- 4:00 PM6h20Palermo10:20 PMPaola$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Paola:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Paola costing on average $89 (€75).
Other travel options to Paola take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Paola 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 Paola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Quattromiglia, Via Louis Braille (Q8 easy).
- Travel with Salemi to go to Paola by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Paola by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Salemi.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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