Coach Messina to Palermo from £9

Which bus from Messina to Palermo is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Messina to Palermo. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Sais Autolinee or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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£10

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Tuesday

£10

Wednesday

£9

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£9

Friday

£10

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	06:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/01/2026 06:25:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 31/01/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 0m	10:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	14:25	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/01/2026 10:25:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 31/01/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	4h 55m	12:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	16:55	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/01/2026 12:00:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 31/01/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Sais Autolinee	2h 50m	09:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:50	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/01/2026 09:00:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 31/01/2026 11:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	14:15	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	17:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 31/01/2026 14:15:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 31/01/2026 17:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	06:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/02/2026 06:25:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 01/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 0m	10:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	14:25	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/02/2026 10:25:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 01/02/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Sais Autolinee	2h 50m	09:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:50	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/02/2026 09:00:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 01/02/2026 11:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	12:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	14:45	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/02/2026 12:00:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 01/02/2026 14:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	14:15	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	17:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 01/02/2026 14:15:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 01/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	06:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 03/02/2026 06:25:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 0m	10:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	14:25	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 03/02/2026 10:25:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	04:40	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	07:25	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 03/02/2026 04:40:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 07:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	06:30	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	09:10	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 03/02/2026 06:30:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	09:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:45	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 03/02/2026 09:00:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	06:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 04/02/2026 06:25:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 0m	10:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	14:25	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 04/02/2026 10:25:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	04:40	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	07:25	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 04/02/2026 04:40:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	06:30	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	09:10	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 04/02/2026 06:30:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	09:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:45	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 04/02/2026 09:00:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	06:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 05/02/2026 06:25:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 55m	12:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	16:55	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 05/02/2026 12:00:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	04:40	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	07:25	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 05/02/2026 04:40:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	06:30	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	09:10	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 05/02/2026 06:30:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	09:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:45	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 05/02/2026 09:00:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	06:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 06/02/2026 06:25:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	04:40	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	07:25	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 06/02/2026 04:40:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	06:30	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	09:10	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 06/02/2026 06:30:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	09:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:45	Palermo	Oreto Orsi Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 06/02/2026 09:00:00 to Oreto Orsi Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	5h 10m	05:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 06/02/2026 05:50:00 to Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Messina to Palermo is £9 on 04/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Messina and Palermo?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Messina to Palermo. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 75 daily coaches from Messina to Palermo. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 31 daily coaches between Messina and Palermo.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 134 coaches from Messina to Palermo, while Night sees the fewest connections between Messina and Palermo, with 37 offers.

All facts for Messina to Palermo bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Sais Autolinee and FlixBus that travel daily 52 times by bus from Messina to Palermo in one click. Book your Messina to Palermo bus ticket starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus	£9
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Coach	05:50
Latest Coach	18:05
Daily Bus Connections	52 Ø
Distance	191.9 km
Coach Companies	Sais Autolinee and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Messina to Palermo?

Every day, 52 buses from 2 coach companies leave Messina for Palermo. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 31/01/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/01

Tuesday 27/01

Wednesday 28/01

Thursday 29/01

Friday 30/01

Saturday 31/01

£12

Sunday 01/02

£10

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£10

Wednesday 04/02

£9

Thursday 05/02

£12

Friday 06/02

£10

Saturday 07/02

£10

Sunday 08/02

£10

Monday 09/02

£9

Tuesday 10/02

£9

Wednesday 11/02

Thursday 12/02

£9

Friday 13/02

£10

Saturday 14/02

£10

Sunday 15/02

£10

Monday 16/02

£12

Tuesday 17/02

£12

Wednesday 18/02

£9

Thursday 19/02

£12

Friday 20/02

£10

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Messina to Palermo

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Messina to Palermo, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Messina to Palermo. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Messina to Palermo, with £9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Messina to Palermo

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Messina to Palermo in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Messina to Palermo, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Messina to Palermo are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Messina and Palermo

Here is a map with all coach stations in Messina and Palermo. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica 25

Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop

SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop

V. Nazionale; 56 - S. Margherita Bus Stop

Viale Gazzi Bus Stop

Oreto Orsi Bus Stop

Via Oreto 389

Piazza Cairoli Bus Station

Piazza Cairoli Piazza Cairoli

Piazza Indipendenza Station

Piazza Indipendenza Palazzo Reale

Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop

Via Tommaso Fazello

Via della Libertà

Via della Libertà 163

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Messina to Palermo? Compare all modes of transports from Messina to Palermo.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Messina to Palermo

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Messina to Palermo. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Messina to Palermo bus

How much does a Messina Palermo coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Messina Palermo bus trip is available from £9 and takes 4h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Messina to Palermo?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £18. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Palermo.

How many connections are available for the Messina Palermo route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Messina to Palermo is offered by roughly 52 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Palermo from Messina take?

The quickest coach from Messina to Palermo is provided by Sais Autolinee and takes 2h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Messina to Palermo?

The earliest bus to Palermo departs from Messina at 05:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Messina to Palermo?

The latest bus to Palermo departs from Messina at 18:05. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Messina Palermo route?

Passengers looking to travel from Messina to Palermo can travel with Sais Autolinee and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Palermo?

You can check all the direct connections between Messina and Palermo by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Sais Autolinee and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Palermo from Messina?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Messina Palermo bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Messina Palermo bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Messina to Palermo on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Messina to Palermo?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 52 daily trips between Messina and Palermo. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Messina to Palermo?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Messina to Palermo

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Messina and to Palermo

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Messina and to Palermo. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!