The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Palermo
Cheapest price
€83
Average price
€119
Fastest journey
22 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 37 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
887 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Palermo will cost around €119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €83.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Palermo without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Milan to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €57, and a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 887 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry |
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€125 Average price | €133 Average price | €135 Average price | €74 Average price Cheapest |
20h 35m Average total duration 20h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 27m Average total duration 20h 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Milan to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Palermo buses for today, Tuesday, December 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 26h55 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 28h15 | 1:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 26h00 | 1:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h05 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h55 | 1:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer |
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Compare prices and tickets Milan to Palermo by train, bus, flight, or ferry
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Palermo
Buses from Milan to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:52, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 887 km distance in 16h 0m.
Distance 887 km |
Average bus duration 20h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €52 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 0m |
First bus 00:52 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Milan to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Milan to Palermo with Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan to Palermo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Palermo by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Palermo
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
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