The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 37 buses that leave Catania Fontanarossa Airport for Palermo on Sat, Mar 21, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.
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Compare bus and train for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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adeguamento 6 | 2:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 4:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 2:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 4:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60017 | 2:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 5:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60017 | 2:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 5:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 3:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 5:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 3:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 5:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 4:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 6:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 4:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h35 | 6:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 5:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h35 | 7:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 5:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 7:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 6:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h40 | 8:50 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 6:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h35 | 8:45 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 10:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 10:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Aggiunta 38 | 6:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 8:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Aggiunta 38 | 6:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 8:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8883 | 7:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 9:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8883 | 7:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 9:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h45 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 8:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 10:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 8:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 10:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60015 | 8:40 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 11:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
60015 | 8:40 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 11:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 9:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 11:40 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 9:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h35 | 11:45 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 10:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 12:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 10:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 12:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h30 | 12:55 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8887 | 11:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 1:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8887 | 11:10 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 1:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 12:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 2:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 12:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 2:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3h05 | 3:55 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h50 | 3:55 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 1:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h25 | 3:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 1:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2h30 | 3:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:35, the last at 13:05. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 07:35 |
Last bus 13:05 |
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Low season Oct - Dec |
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Bus providers: Sais Regional, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo with Sais Regional, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti for as low as $12 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo 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, 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.
- Palermo Cathedral, a stunning architectural blend of Norman, Moorish, and Baroque styles
- Teatro Massimo, Italy's largest opera house known for its grand performances and impressive acoustics
- Palazzo dei Normanni, a historic palace featuring the exquisite Palatine Chapel with its Byzantine mosaics
- Quattro Canti, a Baroque square at the intersection of Palermo's two main streets, known for its symmetrical fountains and statues
- Orto Botanico di Palermo, a lush botanical garden showcasing diverse plant species.
- Capuchin Catacombs, an eerie yet fascinating underground cemetery with mummified remains
- Ballarò Market, a bustling street market offering a taste of local Sicilian produce and culture
- Explore the vibrant street art in the Vucciria district
- Take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Sicilian dishes
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Foro Italico promenade.
- 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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