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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport 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 Fontanarossa Airport will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 3 trains that leave Palermo Centrale for Catania Fontanarossa Airport on Wed, Jul 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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.
8:31 AM3h00Palermo Centrale11:31 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$181One-way0 transfers- 2:28 PM3h03Palermo Centrale5:31 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$181One-way0 transfers
- 1:28 PM3h03Palermo Centrale4:31 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$181One-way0 transfers
- 8:31 AM3h00Palermo Centrale11:31 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$181One-way0 transfers
- 2:28 PM3h03Palermo Centrale5:31 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$181One-way0 transfers
- 1:28 PM3h03Palermo Centrale4:31 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and ferry for Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport 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 43m. 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: 102 miles (165 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport costing on average $18 (€18).
A bus is $43 (€43) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport costing on average $56 (€56).
Other travel options to Catania Fontanarossa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 0m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€18) compared to roughly $33 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€15). The journey takes 3h 5m versus 2h 22m 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.
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 Fontanarossa Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:31 AM Palermo Centrale | 3h00 | 11:31 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:28 PM Palermo Centrale | 3h03 | 4:31 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:28 PM Palermo Centrale | 3h03 | 5:31 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
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Trains from Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€18) but you can travel from only $9 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:31, the last at 14:31. The fastest train covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€18) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 7:31 AM |
Last train 2:31 PM |
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FAQs: Trains from Palermo Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
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