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Compare train and bus for Palermo to Caltanissetta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Caltanissetta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. 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 train costs an average of €12, while a bus costs an average of €25.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Palermo to Caltanissetta
Compare the available ways to get from Palermo to Caltanissetta, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Caltanissetta:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Caltanissetta costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Caltanissetta take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 47m by train vs 1h 48m by car) and roughly €11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€12 vs €23). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Palermo to Caltanissetta
How to get from Palermo to Caltanissetta by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Caltanissetta is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 55101:31 PM 1h29 Palermo Centrale 3:00 PM Caltanissetta Xirbi €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 55101:31 PM 1h29 Palermo Centrale 3:00 PM Caltanissetta Xirbi €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale Veloce 55101:31 PM 1h29 Palermo Centrale 3:00 PM Caltanissetta Xirbi €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 55205:31 PM 1h29 Palermo Centrale 7:00 PM Caltanissetta Xirbi €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 55123:31 PM 1h29 Palermo Centrale 5:00 PM Caltanissetta Xirbi €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 55089:31 AM 1h29 Palermo Centrale 11:00 AM Caltanissetta Xirbi €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Caltanissetta:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Caltanissetta costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Caltanissetta take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Caltanissetta as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Caltanissetta Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Caltanissetta, Via Rochester (Autostazione).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Caltanissetta by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Caltanissetta by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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