How to travel from Palermo to Acireale

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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Regionale
07:31AM7h10
Palermo
02:41PMAcireale
$221One-way
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Regionale
07:31AM7h10
Palermo
02:41PMAcireale
$221One-way
0 transfers

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Regionale
07:31AM7h10
Palermo
02:41PMAcireale
$221One-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 train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Acireale is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Acireale costing on average $24 (€19).

A bus is $56 (€44) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Acireale costing on average $69 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Acireale is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Acireale take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 12m.

Ferry takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Palermo to Acireale is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Acireale is:
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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 train, bus, 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.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo and arrive in Port of Milazzo.
  • Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
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 Regionale, Intercity to go to Acireale by train.
  • Travel with Sais Regional, Infobus, FlixBus to go to Acireale by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Palermo to Acireale:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Infobus, 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.

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