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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$26
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$26
Fastest journey on Sep 05
5 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
6 h 1 m
Trains on Sep 05
2
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 5364 · Regionale 129956:33 PM5h29Palermo Centrale12:02 AMCatania Centrale$261One-way1 transfer- Regionale 12878 · Regionale 12892 · Regionale 129779:36 AM6h33Palermo Centrale4:09 PMCatania Centrale$261One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 5364 · Regionale 129956:33 PM5h29Palermo Centrale12:02 AMCatania Centrale$261One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 12878 · Regionale 12892 · Regionale 129779:36 AM6h33Palermo Centrale4:09 PMCatania Centrale$261One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a flight costs an average of $345.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $345 Average price | $71 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale costing on average $26 (€21).
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $326 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale costing on average $345 (€279).
Other travel options to Catania Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Flight takes on average 4h 37m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 0m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 3h 22m versus 2h 34m 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
Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Regionale 12878 · Regionale 12892 · Regionale 12977 | 9:36 AM Palermo Centrale | 6h33 | 4:09 PM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale Veloce 5364 · Regionale 12995 | 6:33 PM Palermo Centrale | 5h29 | 12:02 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
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Trains from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 16:50. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 4:17 AM |
Last train 4:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Sais Regional from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity, Sais Regional trains will get you between Palermo Centrale and Catania Centrale from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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