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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Catania to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a flight costs an average of $404.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $67 Average price | $404 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Catania to Palermo
Compare the available ways to get from Catania to Palermo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Palermo:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Palermo costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $50 (€42) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Catania to Palermo costing on average $67 (€56).
A bus is $387 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Palermo costing on average $404 (€338).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Flight takes on average 4h 32m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€15) compared to roughly $48 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 2h 31m versus 2h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Catania to Palermo
How to get from Catania to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catania to Palermo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 60006
9:40 AM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 60006
9:40 AM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 60006
9:40 AM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 5519
5:32 PM 2h57 Catania Centrale 8:29 PM Palermo Centrale $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale Veloce 5513
3:32 PM 2h57 Catania Centrale 6:29 PM Palermo Centrale $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale Veloce 22037
7:32 AM 3h02 Catania Centrale 10:34 AM Palermo Centrale $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AGG-163
12:10 PM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 2:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - adeguamento 6
3:10 PM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 5:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - AGGIUNTA44
2:10 PM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 4:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AZ1726 · AZ1767
3:25 PM 4h25 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 7:50 PM Palermo Airport $319 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1710 · AZ1781
10:20 AM 4h05 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 2:25 PM Palermo Airport $395 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1754 · AZ1767
4:30 PM 3h20 Catania Fontanarossa Airport 7:50 PM Palermo Airport $443 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Palermo:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Palermo costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $50 (€42) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Catania to Palermo costing on average $67 (€56).
A bus is $387 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Palermo costing on average $404 (€338).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Flight takes on average 4h 32m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 40 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Palermo as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Palermo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Milazzo and arrive in Port of Palermo.
- Travel with ITA, BA Euroflyer to go to Palermo by flight.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Palermo by ferry.
- Travel with Sais Regional, FlixBus to go to Palermo by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
- 40 direct buses per day with Sais Regional, FlixBus.
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