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).

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.

Bus Messina to Palermo from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Messina to Palermo on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	07:30	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	09:10	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	09:15	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	05:50	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	09:00	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	11:50	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Messina to Palermo on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	07:30	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	09:10	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	06:30	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	09:15	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	06:25	Messina Centrale	4h 35m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	09:00	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	11:50	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Messina to Palermo on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:25	Messina Centrale	4h 35m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	09:10	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	07:30	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	12:00	Messina Centrale	4h 55m	16:55	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	06:30	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	09:15	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Messina to Palermo on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:25	Messina Centrale	4h 35m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	09:10	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	07:30	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	05:50	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	06:30	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	09:15	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Messina to Palermo on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25	Messina Centrale	4h	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	14:20	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	16:55	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	11:50	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	05:50	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	14:15	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	17:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Messina to Palermo on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:25	Messina Centrale	4h 35m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	12:05	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	14:40	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	11:50	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	05:50	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	12:00	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	14:45	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Messina to Palermo on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:25	Messina Centrale	4h 35m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	09:10	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	07:30	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	05:50	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	06:30	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	09:15	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures from Messina to Palermo on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25	Messina Centrale	4h	14:25	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	06:35	Messina Viale Boccetta	2h 35m	09:10	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 50m	07:30	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	05:50	Messina Centrale	5h 10m	11:00	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	06:30	Piazza della Repubblica	2h 45m	09:15	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 23:16 CET.

Compare 4 ways to travel 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, 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£12 - £45	Average duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £267	Average duration3h 2m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average price£77 - £78	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £20	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

SAIS Autolinee

4/5481 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5944 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

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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 travelling by bus from Messina to Palermo

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).
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

16/11

£13

17/11

£13

Today

£13

19/11

£13

20/11

£12

21/11

£12

22/11

£11

23/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Messina to Palermo was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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 £11 to £21 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 £11, which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually SAIS Autolinee will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.