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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$21
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 57 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 18
8
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 8 trains from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale, including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.
Regionale Veloce 55195:32 PM2h57Catania Centrale8:29 PMPalermo Centrale$211One-way0 transfers- Regionale Veloce 55133:32 PM2h57Catania Centrale6:29 PMPalermo Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 54919:32 AM2h57Catania Centrale12:29 PMPalermo Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55111:32 PM2h57Catania Centrale4:29 PMPalermo Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55037:32 AM2h57Catania Centrale10:29 AMPalermo Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55195:32 PM2h57Catania Centrale8:29 PMPalermo Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55133:32 PM2h57Catania Centrale6:29 PMPalermo Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 54919:32 AM2h57Catania Centrale12:29 PMPalermo Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55111:32 PM2h57Catania Centrale4:29 PMPalermo Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55037:32 AM2h57Catania Centrale10:29 AMPalermo Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, 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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a flight costs an average of $458.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $458 Average price | $68 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average $24.
A bus is $50 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average $68.
A bus is $440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average $458.
Other travel options to Palermo Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale Veloce 5501 | 5:00 AM Catania Centrale | 2h59 | 7:59 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5503 | 7:32 AM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 10:29 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5491 | 9:32 AM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 12:29 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5382 · Regionale 5361 | 10:14 AM Catania Centrale | 5h13 | 3:27 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 21507 · Regionale 21532 · Regionale 5414 | 10:32 AM Catania Centrale | 4h45 | 3:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale Veloce 5511 | 1:32 PM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 4:29 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5513 | 3:32 PM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 6:29 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5519 | 5:32 PM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 8:29 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
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Trains from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:14, the last at 15:32. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 8:14 AM |
Last train 3:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Catania Centrale and Palermo Centrale from $11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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