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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania to Palermo
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Palermo will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 3 buses that leave Catania for Palermo on Mon, Nov 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Catania to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Palermo 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 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a ferry costs an average of €55.
Distance: 166 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price | €55 Average price |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Catania to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Palermo buses for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 7:15 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h45 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h30 | 1:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:50 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3h05 | 3:55 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania to Palermo
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Buses from Catania to Palermo run on average 74 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 72 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:14, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 166 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 74 |
Direct buses 72 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 02:14 |
Last bus 20:40 |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Sais Autolinee from Catania to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Catania to Palermo with Sais Regional, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Sais Autolinee for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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