How far is Messina from Palermo?

Messina and Palermo are 192 km (119 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Messina to Palermo?

Buses departing from Piazza della Repubblica in Messina will take you to Terminal Bus Palermo in Palermo.

Bus Messina to Palermo from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Messina to Palermo on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:00pm	Messina Centrale	4h 55m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Messina to Palermo on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	11:50am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	12:05pm	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	2:40pm	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	2:45pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	5:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Messina to Palermo on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	7:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	9:10am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	9:15am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	11:50am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Messina to Palermo on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Messina Centrale	4h 35m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	9:10am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	7:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	9:15am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Messina to Palermo on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Messina Centrale	4h	2:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	9:10am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	7:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Messina Centrale	4h 35m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	9:15am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Messina to Palermo on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Messina Centrale	4h 35m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	6:35am	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	9:10am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	7:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Messina Centrale	4h 55m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	9:15am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Messina to Palermo on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Messina Centrale	4h 35m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:50am	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Messina Centrale	4h 55m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Messina to Palermo on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25am	Messina Centrale	4h 35m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	4:55pm	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	11:50am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	5:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to go from Messina to Palermo

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

193 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $67	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $68	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average Price$141 - $143	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $37	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Messina and Palermo?

Stops in Messina

A
Piazza della Repubblica
Via Guido delle Colonne, 49, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
B
Messina Centrale
Piazza Stazione, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
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C
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
D
Porto
Capitaneria di Porto, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 111, 98100 Messina ME, Italy

Stops in Palermo

A
Terminal Bus Palermo
Via Tommaso Fazello, 16, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
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B
Palermo Airport
Punta Raisi, 90145, Palermo
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C
Piazza Cairoli
Piazza Cairoli, 8-14, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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D
Fiera
90143 Palermo PA, Italy
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E
Via Paolo Balsamo, 21
Via Paolo Balsamo, 21, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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F
Via Paolo Balsamo, 31
Via Paolo Balsamo, 23-31, 90123 Palermo, Italy

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Messina to Palermo by bus

How far is Messina from Palermo?
Messina and Palermo are 192 km (119 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Messina to Palermo?
Buses departing from Piazza della Repubblica in Messina will take you to Terminal Bus Palermo in Palermo.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$24

11-21

$24

Today

$24

11-23

$24

11-24

$22

11-25

$20

11-26

$19

11-27

$19

The cheapest trip from Messina to Palermo was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Messina to Palermo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $41 for a bus ticket from Messina to Palermo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-27.