How far is Messina from Palermo?

The distance between the two cities is 119 miles (192 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Messina to Palermo?

Most of the buses traveling from Messina to Palermo leave from Piazza della Repubblica and arrive at Terminal Bus Palermo. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Palermo?

Once in Palermo, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Palazzo dei Normanni, InterCity to Rome, Museo Archeologico Regionale " Antonino Salinas" Galleria Regionale della Sicilia and Cappella Palatina.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 25 at 4:40am
Departure city: Messina
Departure location: Piazza della Repubblica
Arrival time: June 25 at 7:30am
Destination city: Palermo
Destination location: Terminal Bus Palermo
Operated by: SAIS Autolinee
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 50m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 25 at 12:05pm
Departure city: Messina
Departure location: Messina Viale Boccetta
Arrival time: June 25 at 2:40pm
Destination city: Palermo
Destination location: Palermo Via Oreto
Operated by: SAIS Autolinee
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 35m
Departure time: June 25 at 9:00am
Departure city: Messina
Departure location: Piazza della Repubblica
Arrival time: June 25 at 11:50am
Destination city: Palermo
Destination location: Terminal Bus Palermo
Operated by: SAIS Autolinee
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 50m
Departure time: June 25 at 5:50am
Departure city: Messina
Departure location: Messina Centrale
Arrival time: June 25 at 10:20am
Destination city: Palermo
Destination location: Terminal Bus Palermo
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 30m
Departure time: June 25 at 12:00pm
Departure city: Messina
Departure location: Piazza della Repubblica
Arrival time: June 25 at 2:45pm
Destination city: Palermo
Destination location: Terminal Bus Palermo
Operated by: SAIS Autolinee
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 45m

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $87	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$23 - $47	Average Duration3h 2m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $24	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Messina to Palermo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest ticket

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Messina to Palermo: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$19

Average bus trip duration2h 45m

Number of daily buses17.825581395348838

Earliest bus departure4:11am

Distance120 miles (192 km)

Latest bus departure6:35pm

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SAIS Autolinee

4/5429 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.3

FlixBus

3.5/59,219 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5898 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Trenitalia, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, Infobus

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.

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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.

Where are the popular stops in Messina and Palermo?

Stops in Messina

A - Piazza della Repubblica

B - Messina Centrale

C - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263

D - Porto

Stops in Palermo

A - Terminal Bus Palermo

B - Palermo Airport

C - Piazza Cairoli

D - Fiera

E - Via Paolo Balsamo, 21

F - Via Paolo Balsamo, 31

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$17

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$17

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06/30

$13

The cheapest trip from Messina to Palermo was searched and found on Jun 30, 2025 with a price of $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 $13 to $35 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 $13 which is on 2025-06-30.

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.

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How far is Messina from Palermo?

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