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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Messina Centrale | Palermo Centrale | Cheapest | |||||
| Messina Centrale | Palermo Centrale | Fastest | |||||
| Messina Centrale | Palermo Centrale | No tags | |||||
| Messina Centrale | Palermo Centrale | No tags |
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Compare 4 ways to go from Messina to Palermo.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$11 - $52 | Average Duration2h 45m | 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
| Average Price$24 - $48 | Average Duration3h 2m | 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | |||
Ferry | Average Price$99 - $100 | Average Duration1d 8h | 44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars | ||
Carpool | Average Price$14 - $27 | Average Duration2h 40m | 8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Messina to PalermoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Messina to Palermo: Trip Overview
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Based on 54 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Trenitalia ticket prices on this trip start at $24
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Messina to Palermo was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Messina to Palermo, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $21 to $43 for a train ticket from Messina to Palermo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-10-05.
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