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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Palermo to Catania
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Catania 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 18m. 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 bus costs an average of $18, while a ferry costs an average of $71.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $71 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Catania:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Catania costing on average $26.
A bus is $53 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Catania costing on average $71.
A bus is $377 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Catania costing on average $395.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 0m.
Flight takes on average 6h 27m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Palermo to Catania
How to get from Palermo to Catania by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Catania is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- AGG-1701:05 PM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi3:30 PMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- AGG-1701:05 PM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi3:30 PMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AGG-1701:05 PM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi3:30 PMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 55205:31 PM2h57Palermo Centrale8:28 PMCatania Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55123:31 PM2h57Palermo Centrale6:28 PMCatania Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55067:31 AM2h57Palermo Centrale10:28 AMCatania Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
- AGGIUNTA417:05 AM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi9:30 AMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)$171One-way0 transfers
- 600319:35 AM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi12:00 PMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)$171One-way0 transfers
- AGG-1713:05 PM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi5:30 PMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)$171One-way0 transfers
AZ1774 · AZ17317:20 AM3h35Palermo Airport10:55 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$3791One-way1 transfer- AZ1774 · AZ17117:20 AM4h40Palermo Airport12:00 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$3791One-way1 transfer
- AZ1774 · AZ17397:20 AM6h05Palermo Airport1:25 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$3791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Catania:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Catania costing on average $26.
A bus is $53 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Catania costing on average $71.
A bus is $377 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Catania costing on average $395.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 6h 0m.
Flight takes on average 6h 27m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Catania as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Catania Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo and arrive in Port of Milazzo.
- Travel with Sais Regional, Regionale, Intercity to go to Catania by train.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Catania by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Catania by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Sais Regional, Regionale.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
- 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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