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206 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Catania to Palermo

Composite routes from Catania to Palermo

Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
206 km.
from $11
Fastest
52 min
Plane
Other
2 h 32 min
Bus
168 km.
from €11.96
Details
4 h 52 min
134 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 13 min
134 km.
from $92.91

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$49.55–$609.81

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$444.65

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.55–$609.81

TUI fly Belgium

Website:
tuifly.be/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$49.55–$609.81

DAT Danish Air Transport

Website:
dat.dk/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.16–$355.72

Voyage Air

Website:
voyageair.bg/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$26.68–$279.49

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.62–$21.60
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.25–$49.55
Train from Dittaino to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.70–$40.65
Train from Messina Centrale to Termini
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$36.96

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.70
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Train from Messina Centrale to Termini
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Catania to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.14

Bus operators

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Email:
saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Catania Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33
Bus from Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti

Phone:
+39 091 62.08.111
Email:
ast@postacert.astsicilia.it
Website:
aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Palermo to Vicari
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Palermo is to rideshare which costs $11.24 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catania to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Catania to Palermo is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Catania Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena and arriving at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Messina Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Catania to Palermo?

The distance between Catania and Palermo is 206 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.

How do I travel from Catania to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Catania to Palermo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $11.96 - $17.39 .

How long does it take to get from Catania to Palermo?

The bus from Catania Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Catania to Palermo bus from?

Catania to Palermo bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Catania Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Palermo train from?

Catania to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Train or bus from Catania to Palermo?

The best way to get from Catania to Palermo is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $11.96 - $17.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19.57 - $65.22 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Catania to Palermo bus arrive?

Catania to Palermo bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Where does the Catania to Palermo train arrive?

Catania to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

Can I drive from Catania to Palermo?

Yes, the driving distance between Catania to Palermo is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Catania to Palermo.

How do I get a train ticket from Catania to Palermo?

Book your Catania to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Catania to Palermo?

Book your Catania to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5267+ hotels available in Palermo. Prices start at $36.22 per night.

Can I share a ride from Catania to Palermo?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catania and Palermo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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