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Compare bus and train for Villa San Giovanni to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 CHF23, while a train costs an average of CHF25.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF25 Average price | CHF23 Average price Cheapest | CHF49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Villa San Giovanni to Palermo:
A bus is CHF3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo costing on average CHF25.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around CHF25 compared to roughly CHF49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF24. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 10m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Villa San Giovanni to Palermo
How to get from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:10 AM5h05Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)CHF221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:10 AM5h05Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)CHF221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
S2013:30 AM4h15Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.7:45 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)CHF391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 7232:30 PM4h34Villa San Giovanni station7:04 PMPalermo CentraleCHF281One-way0 transfers
- Intercity 7276:20 PM4h38Villa San Giovanni station10:58 PMPalermo CentraleCHF281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:30 AM5h30Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)CHF261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 PM6h25Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.7:20 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)CHF261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo:
A bus is CHF3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo costing on average CHF25.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 6 ferries per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villa San Giovanni and Palermo as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Villa San Giovanni station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Palermo by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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