The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 17 buses that leave Catania Centrale for Palermo Centrale on Tue, Jun 02, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
888510:00 AM2h45Catania, Autostazione12:45 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 transfers
AGGIUNTA467:00 PM2h40Catania, Autostazione9:40 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 transfers
adeguamento 63:00 PM2h40Catania, Autostazione5:40 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 transfers
Aggiunta 387:00 AM2h40Catania, Autostazione9:40 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 transfers
Aggiunta 398:00 AM2h40Catania, Autostazione10:40 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:45 PM2h30Catania, Via D'Amico3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$231One-way0 transfers
AGGIUNTA467:00 PM2h40Catania, Autostazione9:40 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 transfers
adeguamento 63:00 PM2h40Catania, Autostazione5:40 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 transfers
Aggiunta 387:00 AM2h40Catania, Autostazione9:40 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 transfers
Aggiunta 398:00 AM2h40Catania, Autostazione10:40 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a ferry costs an average of $68.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $70 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average $22 (€18).
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Palermo Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $43 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€22). The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Sais Regional, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGG-162 | 9:30 AM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 12:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 10:00 AM Catania, Autostazione | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 11:00 AM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 1:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8887 | 12:00 PM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 2:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h30 | 3:15 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 1:00 PM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 3:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:00 PM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 4:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:00 PM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 5:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3h50 | 7:20 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60017 | 3:30 PM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 6:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 4:00 PM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 6:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 5:00 PM Catania, Autostazione | 2h45 | 7:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:00 PM Catania, Autostazione | 2h45 | 8:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 7:00 PM Catania, Autostazione | 2h50 | 9:50 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 8:30 PM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 11:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Aggiunta 38 | 7:00 AM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 9:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Aggiunta 39 | 8:00 AM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 10:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h45 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8886 | 9:00 AM Catania, Autostazione | 2h40 | 11:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, SAIS or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Buses from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, FlixBus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Catania Centrale to Palermo CentraleYou can travel by bus between Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale with Sais Regional, FlixBus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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