The cheapest and fastest buses from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
45
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 45 buses that leave Palermo Centrale for Catania Centrale on Fri, Jun 19, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 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.
AGG-1687:00 PM2h50Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)9:50 PMCatania, Autostazione€141One-way0 transfers
89341:00 PM2h35Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)3:35 PMCatania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà€141One-way0 transfers
600319:30 AM2h35Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)12:05 PMCatania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà€141One-way0 transfers
89276:00 AM2h40Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)8:40 AMCatania, Autostazione€141One-way0 transfers
89408:30 PM2h50Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)11:20 PMCatania, Autostazione€141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:10 PM2h35Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)11:45 PMCatania, Via D'Amico€181One-way0 transfers
89341:00 PM2h35Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)3:35 PMCatania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà€141One-way0 transfers
600319:30 AM2h35Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)12:05 PMCatania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà€141One-way0 transfers
AGGIUNTA452:00 PM2h35Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)4:35 PMCatania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà€141One-way0 transfers
AGGIUNTA439:00 AM2h35Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)11:35 AMCatania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a ferry costs an average of €55.
Distance: 166 km
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price | €56 Average price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 11:45 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
8930 | 4:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 7:15 AM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8930 | 4:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 7:10 AM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 8:35 AM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 8:40 AM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8926 | 7:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 9:35 AM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
8926 | 7:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 9:40 AM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
treno 5506 effettuato con bus PA318 · Regionale 5506 | 7:02 AM Palermo Centrale | 3h26 | 10:28 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
AGGIUNTA42 | 8:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 10:35 AM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA42 | 8:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 10:40 AM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA43 | 9:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 11:40 AM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA43 | 9:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 11:35 AM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
treno 5508 effettuato con bus PA320 · Regionale 5508 | 9:02 AM Palermo Centrale | 3h26 | 12:28 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 11:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
60031 | 9:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 12:05 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
60031 | 9:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 12:10 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 12:40 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 12:45 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-169 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 1:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-169 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 1:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 3h30 | 2:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 12:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 2:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 12:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 2:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8934 | 1:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 3:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
8934 | 1:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 3:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
treno 5510 effettuato con bus PA322 · Regionale 5510 | 1:02 PM Palermo Centrale | 3h26 | 4:28 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
AGGIUNTA45 | 2:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 4:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA45 | 2:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 4:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
8935 | 3:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 5:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8935 | 3:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 5:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
treno 5512 effettuato con bus PA324 · Regionale 5512 | 3:02 PM Palermo Centrale | 3h26 | 6:28 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h55 | 6:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-167 | 3:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 6:05 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-167 | 3:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 6:10 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8937 | 4:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 6:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8937 | 4:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 6:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 7 | 5:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 7:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 7 | 5:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 7:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
treno 5520 effettuato con bus PA326 · Regionale 5520 | 5:02 PM Palermo Centrale | 3h26 | 8:28 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8938 | 6:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 8:40 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
8938 | 6:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 8:45 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-168 | 7:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h50 | 9:50 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-168 | 7:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 9:45 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
8940 | 8:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h50 | 11:20 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8940 | 8:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 11:15 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
Buses from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 19:10. The fastest bus covers the 166 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 7:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, SAIS, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, AMAT Palermo S.p.A., Sais Autolinee from Palermo Centrale to Catania CentraleYou can travel by bus between Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale with Sais Regional, SAIS, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, AMAT Palermo S.p.A., Sais Autolinee for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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AMAT Palermo S.p.A.
FAQs: Bus from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- 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.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- 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.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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