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.

Bus Messina to Palermo from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Messina to Palermo on November 16
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 17
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 18
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 19
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	6:25am	Messina Centrale	8h	2:25pm	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 20
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 21
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 22
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 the good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

120 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $58	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $342	Average Duration3h 2m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average Price$98 - $100	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $26	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

SAIS Autolinee

4/5480 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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

4/5942 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Messina to Palermo by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$17

11/14

$17

Today

$17

11/16

$17

11/17

$16

11/18

$15

11/19

$14

11/20

$14

The cheapest trip from Messina to Palermo was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $14

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 $14 to $51 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 $14 which is on 2025-11-20.