How to travel from Palermo to Acireale

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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Palermo to Acireale

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Acireale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

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from Palermo to Acireale

How to get from Palermo to Acireale by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Palermo to Acireale is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5512 · Regionale 5372
    3:31 PM3h16
    Palermo Centrale
    6:47 PMAcireale station
    171One-way
    1 transfer

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  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5512 · Regionale 5372
    3:31 PM3h16
    Palermo Centrale
    6:47 PMAcireale station
    171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5512 · Regionale 5372
    3:31 PM3h16
    Palermo Centrale
    6:47 PMAcireale station
    171One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5520 · Regionale 12948
    5:31 PM3h25
    Palermo Centrale
    8:56 PMAcireale station
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5506 · Regionale 12970
    7:31 AM3h30
    Palermo Centrale
    11:01 AMAcireale station
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5508 · Regionale 12978
    9:31 AM3h42
    Palermo Centrale
    1:13 PMAcireale station
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    1:30 PM5h00
    Port of Palermo
    6:30 PMPort of Milazzo
    561One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Acireale

Travel to Acireale 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 Palermo to Acireale.

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There are 3 options to travel between Palermo and Acireale including taking a bus, train, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Acireale is a bus with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Acireale:

A bus is €0.10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Acireale costing on average €18.

A bus is €40 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Acireale costing on average €58.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Acireale is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Acireale take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 19m.

Ferry takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Palermo to Acireale is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Acireale is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Acireale as scheduled services by bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Acireale:
  • Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Acireale station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo and arrive in Port of Milazzo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Acireale, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Acireale by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Acireale by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Palermo to Acireale:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Palermo to Acireale often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Taormina, Messina, Syracuse, Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Acireale and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Acireale to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Acireale, including its historic architecture, vibrant squares, and nearby natural attractions, spending 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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