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4.6Travel Information between Catania and Palermo
 Distance | 103 miles (166 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $19 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 2 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 2 h 25 min |
 Popular travel companies | Sais Regional or Regionale |
Take a train or bus to travel 103 miles (166 km) from Catania to Palermo. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Sais Regional or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Catania to Palermo.
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The best way to travel from Catania to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Catania 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 Catania to Palermo.
There are 2 ways to get from Catania to Palermo: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Palermo from Catania is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Catania to Palermo:
Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $19 (€17).
The fastest way to get to Palermo from Catania is by bus with an average travel time of 2 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes 3 h 40 min on average.
Palermo is approximately 103 miles (166 km) away from Catania.
The average frequency per day from Catania to Palermo is:
- Around 12 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Palermo as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Catania to Palermo:
The following travel companies offer services from Catania to Palermo:
- Travel with Sais Regional, FlixBus or Sais Autolinee to go to Palermo by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Catania to Palermo tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
- Travel with Regionale or Intercity for trains to Palermo. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Regionale Catania to Palermo tickets on Omio for $19 (€17).
Yes, there are direct services available from Catania to Palermo with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Sais Regional, FlixBus or Sais Autolinee with 12 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Palermo as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Palermo from Catania.
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