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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m 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 |
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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 $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
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)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:30 AM5h30Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
S2013:30 AM4h15Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.7:45 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$631One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 7232:25 PM4h43Villa San Giovanni station7:08 PMPalermo Centrale$351One-way0 transfers
Intercity 7276:20 PM4h41Villa San Giovanni station11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:55 PM6h25Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.7:20 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 ferries per day.
- Around 5 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 Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Palermo by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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