How to travel from Marsala to Palermo, Italy

The distance between Marsala and Palermo is around 120km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Marsala to Palermo by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PalermoMarsala if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo Viale Lazio.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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Train

Take the train to Piraineto and then to Palermo Notarbartolo.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Palermo.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance120km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Palermo

There are several options for getting from Marsala to Palermo by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).

The distance between Marsala and Palermo is around 120km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Marsala and Palermo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marsala to Palermo is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Palermo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marsala and Palermo. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marsala to Palermo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piraineto. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Marsala and Palermo. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marsala and Palermo. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marsala and Palermo with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 10m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Marsala and Palermo. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marsala to Palermo. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Viale Lazio. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Palermo is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Palermo. Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Marsala and Palermo. The distance is around 120km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Palermo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Marsala to Palermo

Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Palermo

Transport options from Marsala to Palermo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 10m
€12($12)
every 2 hours155km (96 miles)
Train
3h 10m
€15($15)
4 times a day157km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€19($19)
on demand120km (75 miles)

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Airports near Palermo

The following major airports near Palermo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Palermo
TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Palermo
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Palermo