The average bus between Messina and Palermo takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h. The bus service runs several times per day from Messina to Palermo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Messina and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Messina is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Palermo at 7:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina station and arriving at Palermo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 42m.
Messina to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.
Messina to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.
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The distance between Messina and Palermo is 193.9 km. The road distance is 301 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Palermo 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h.