Find coaches from Messina to Palermo

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Next departures from Messina to Palermo on 8 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Messina Centrale
Terminal Bus PalermoCheapest
SAIS Autolinee
Messina Viale Boccetta
Palermo Via OretoFastest
SAIS Autolinee
Piazza della Repubblica
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags
Flixbus
Messina Centrale
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags
SAIS Autolinee
Piazza della Repubblica
Terminal Bus PalermoNo tags

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Compare 4 ways to travel from Messina to Palermo

Bus
Average priceUS$16 - US$53Average duration2h 45m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$24 - US$48Average duration3h 2m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Ferry
Average priceUS$99 - US$100Average duration1d 8h
44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$14 - US$26Average duration2h 40m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Messina to Palermo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
2h 40mAverage duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Messina to Palermo: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$19
Average bus trip duration2h 45m
Number of daily buses27
Earliest bus departure04:11
Distance120 miles
Latest bus departure18:35

Messina to Palermo Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Messina to Palermo. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Messina to Palermo.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Palermo from Messina, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Messina - Palermo

  1. What's the distance between Messina and Palermo by coach?

    The journey from Messina to Palermo by coach covers an approximate distance of 119 miles (192 km).

  2. How can I get from Messina to Palermo without driving?

    You can reach Palermo from Messina by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
05/10
US$17
06/10
US$17
Today
US$19
08/10
US$14
09/10
US$13
10/10
US$14
11/10
US$13
12/10
US$17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Messina to Palermo was searched and found on 11 Oct 2025 with a price of US$13

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 US$13 to US$62 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 US$13, which is on 2025-10-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Messina and Palermo!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Messina to Palermo.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Messina to Palermo.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Messina to Palermo, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Messina by bus?

Bus from Palermo to Messina

You can also go to Palermo by train

Train from Messina to Palermo

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