- Must visit
Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum
Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
73
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 €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 73 buses that leave Catania for Palermo on Mon, Aug 03, 73 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 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 Mon, Aug 03 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.
8894
8889
8893
8888
8889
adeguamento 6
8884
AGG-162
8893
8888Omio 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 €9, and a ferry costs an average of €55.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price | €57 Average price | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Palermo:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Palermo costing on average €18.
A bus is €44 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Catania to Palermo costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €26. The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 30m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 04:38AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 06:08AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 07:08AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 10:08AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 11:08AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 12:08PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 01:08PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 02:08PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 03:08PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 03:38PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 04:08PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 05:08PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 06:08PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 07:08PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 08:38PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Palermo buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGG-161 | 4:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 7:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-161 | 4:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-161 | 4:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 7:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-161 | 4:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8882 | 6:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 8:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8882 | 6:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 8:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8882 | 6:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 8:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8882 | 6:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 8:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA 38 | 7:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 9:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA 38 | 7:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 9:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA 38 | 7:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 9:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA 38 | 7:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 9:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8883 | 8:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 10:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8883 | 8:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 10:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8883 | 8:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 10:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8883 | 8:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 10:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h45 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h50 | 11:15 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 12:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 12:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 10:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 12:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 10:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 12:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 10:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 12:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 10:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 12:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 11:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 1:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 11:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 1:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 11:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 1:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 11:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 1:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8887 | 12:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 2:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8887 | 12:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 2:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8887 | 12:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 2:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8887 | 12:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 2:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h30 | 3:15 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 1:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 3:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 1:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 3:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 1:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 3:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 1:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 3:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 4:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 4:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 4:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 4:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 5:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 5:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 5:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 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 | 3:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 6:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
60017 | 3:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 6:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60017 | 3:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 6:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60017 | 3:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 6:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 4:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 6:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 4:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 6:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 4:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 6:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 4:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 6:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h35 | 7:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 5:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 7:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 5:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 7:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 5:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 7:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 5:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 7:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 8:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 8:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 8:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 8:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 7:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h42 | 9:50 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 7:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 9:45 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 7:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h40 | 9:50 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 7:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 9:45 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 8:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 11:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 8:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 11:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 8:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 11:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 8:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 11:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Catania to Palermo run on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 41 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:14, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 2:14 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
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Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Palermo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palermo trip today.
Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
Historic rooms and vivid majolica floors showcase aristocratic Palermo. Visit for decorative arts, period interiors and city history.
Housed in the grand Steri Palace, this museum presents the Sicilian Inquisition’s story through cells, graffiti and historical documents.
Palermo’s elegant main boulevard links major monuments, shops and theaters. Ideal for first walks and observing the city’s layered architecture.
This historic street cuts across the old center and hosts markets, churches and daily life. A lively route for exploring local Palermo.
A bustling old quarter famous for layered street life, churches and market culture. Best explored on foot for atmosphere and urban history.
Crisp fried rice ball stuffed with ragù, peas and caciocavallo. A Sicilian street food icon widely loved in Palermo.
Soft sesame-topped bun filled with spleen and lung, often with caciocavallo or ricotta. A classic Palermo street food with deep local roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts and raisins. Its sweet-savory flavor reflects Palermo's Arab-Norman culinary heritage.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Sicilian tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting.
Historic seafood restaurant near the port, praised for fresh catch, raw dishes and classic Palermo fish recipes.
Legendary no-frills street-food stop celebrated for pane con la milza and authentic local sandwiches loved by residents.
Moderate for Italy. Street food and local meals are affordable, while hotels in peak season cost more. Public transport is cheap, keeping overall tourist costs reasonable.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania 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.

Most Catania to Palermo buses use the Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) to Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Catania and Palermo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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