Cheapest price
€109
Average price
€165
Fastest journey
16 h
Average duration
20 h 8 m
Buses per day
11
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 €165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €109.
Of the 11 buses that leave Milan for Palermo on Thu, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 887 km distance in an average of 20 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 23 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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 €55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 €55, and a flight costs an average of €46.
Distance: 887 km
Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry |
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€106 Average price | €144 Average price | €143 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest |
21h 5m Average total duration 20h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 31m Average total duration 15h 1m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 6:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 24h15 | 6:55 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 25h30 | 8:20 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 7:25 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 23h30 | 6:55 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 28h15 | 12:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 23h50 | 8:20 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 26h25 | 12:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h05 | 9:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h55 | 12:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 25h40 | 5:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 24h55 | 5:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 887 km |
Average bus duration 20h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €55 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 10m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 22:45 |
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