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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 prices starting from $11. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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$22 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Palermo to Acireale by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Acireale is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 PM2h55Palermo5:20 PMAcireale$161One-way0 transfers
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2:25 PM2h55Palermo5:20 PMAcireale$161One-way0 transfers
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4:10 PM2h45Palermo6:55 PMAcireale$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Acireale:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Acireale costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Acireale take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 21 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 bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Acireale by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sais Regional, Infobus to go to Acireale by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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