4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for Carruba to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carruba to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $520.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Ferry | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $67 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $520 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Carruba to Palermo
Compare the available ways to get from Carruba to Palermo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Carruba to Palermo:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carruba to Palermo costing on average $27 (€23).
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Carruba to Palermo costing on average $67 (€56).
A bus is $500 (€418) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carruba to Palermo costing on average $520 (€435).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $47 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 4h 17m versus 2h 47m 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.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Carruba to Palermo
Travel to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carruba to Palermo.
This is compared to other travel options from Carruba to Palermo:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carruba to Palermo costing on average $27 (€23).
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Carruba to Palermo costing on average $67 (€56).
A bus is $500 (€418) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carruba to Palermo costing on average $520 (€435).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carruba and Palermo as scheduled services by bus, train, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Milazzo and arrive in Port of Palermo.
- Trains mostly depart from Carruba station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with ITA to go to Palermo by flight.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Palermo by ferry.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
Travelling from Carruba to Palermo: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
