Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania 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 to Palermo will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 9 buses that leave Catania for Palermo on Sat, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Palermo 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 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a ferry costs an average of €55.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €55 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:15 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h45 | 9:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:22 AM Catania Centrale | 5h55 | 1:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h30 | 12:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:28 AM Catania Centrale | 4h15 | 2:43 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3h05 | 2:55 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:02 PM Catania Centrale | 4h27 | 4:29 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:02 PM Catania Centrale | 4h35 | 6:37 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h35 | 5:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 116 |
Direct buses 112 |
Fastest bus 2h 27m |
First bus 03:48 |
Last bus 20:40 |
For as little as $17 (€14) you can travel by bus from Catania to Palermo with Sais Regional, Infobus and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
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