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Compare train and bus for Palermo to Caltagirone
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Caltagirone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Caltagirone:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Caltagirone costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Caltagirone take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 5h 4m versus 2h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Palermo to Caltagirone
How to get from Palermo to Caltagirone by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Caltagirone is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
250112:05 PM3h35Palermo, Oreto - Orsi3:40 PMCaltagirone, Autostazione$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
250112:05 PM3h35Palermo, Oreto - Orsi3:40 PMCaltagirone, Autostazione$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
250112:05 PM3h35Palermo, Oreto - Orsi3:40 PMCaltagirone, Autostazione$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 5512 · treno 21907 effettuato con bus PA8153:31 PM6h17Palermo Centrale9:48 PMCaltagirone station$251One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 5508 · treno 21903 effettuato con bus PA8119:31 AM6h53Palermo Centrale4:24 PMCaltagirone station$251One-way1 transfer
250112:00 PM3h40Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)3:40 PMCaltagirone, Autostazione$161One-way0 transfers
2496 · 25132:35 PM4h40Palermo, Oreto - Orsi7:15 PMCaltagirone, Autostazione$161One-way1 transfer
2496 · 25132:30 PM4h45Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)7:15 PMCaltagirone, Autostazione$161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Caltagirone:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Caltagirone costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Caltagirone take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Caltagirone as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Caltagirone, Autostazione.
- Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Caltagirone station.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Caltagirone by train.
- Travel with Sais Regional to go to Caltagirone by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Sais Regional.
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