The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania to Palermo
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €14
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €15
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 2 h 25 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 2 h 25 m
- Buses on Nov 13
- 74
- 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 €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 74 buses from Catania to Palermo, including 74 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.
600173:38 PM 2h32 Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) 6:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
88895:10 PM 2h35 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 7:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
AGGIUNTA409:08 AM 2h27 Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) 11:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
88895:08 PM 2h37 Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) 7:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
AGG-1629:38 AM 2h27 Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
88814:10 PM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 6:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
88826:10 AM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 8:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
88938:40 PM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 11:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
adeguamento 63:10 PM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 5:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
AGG-1629:40 AM 2h25 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania to Palermo
Buses from Catania to Palermo run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 40 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:14, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 166 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 2:14 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Catania to Palermo trip
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Live departures
Catania to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Palermo buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8887 | 12:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 2:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8887 | 12:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 2:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8887 | 12:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 2:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8887 | 12:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 2:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 1:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 3:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 1:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 3:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 1:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 3:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8888 | 1:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 3:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 4:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 4:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 4:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 4:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 5:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 5:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 5:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 5:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3h50 | 7:20 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60017 | 3:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 6:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60017 | 3:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 6:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
60017 | 3:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 6:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60017 | 3:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 6:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 4:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 6:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 4:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 6:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 4:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 6:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8881 | 4:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 6:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 5:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 7:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 5:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 7:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 5:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 7:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8889 | 5:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 7:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 8:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 8:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 8:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 8:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 7:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 9:45 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 7:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h42 | 9:50 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 7:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h40 | 9:50 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8894 | 7:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 9:45 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 8:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 11:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 8:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 11:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 8:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 11:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8893 | 8:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 11:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 13 | |||||
AGG-161 | 4:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 7:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-161 | 4:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-161 | 4:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 7:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-161 | 4:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8882 | 6:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 8:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8882 | 6:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 8:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8882 | 6:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 8:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8882 | 6:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 8:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA 38 | 7:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 9:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA 38 | 7:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 9:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA 38 | 7:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 9:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA 38 | 7:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 9:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8883 | 8:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 10:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8883 | 8:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 10:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8883 | 8:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 10:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8883 | 8:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 10:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h45 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 9:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 11:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 9:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 11:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 9:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 11:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 9:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 11:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 12:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 12:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 10:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 12:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 10:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 12:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 10:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 12:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8885 | 10:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 12:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 11:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 1:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 11:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 1:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 11:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 1:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8884 | 11:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 1:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Catania and Palermo
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- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Catania to Palermo
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Popular bus stations from Catania to Palermo
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