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The cheapest and fastest buses from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 02
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €14
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €15
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 2 h 35 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 2 h 35 m
- Buses on Nov 02
- 39
- Distance
- 166 km
Cheap tickets
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.
Fast buses
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 39 buses from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale, including 39 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 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 Mon, Nov 02 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.
892910:00 AM 2h45 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 12:45 PM Catania, Autostazione €14 1 One-way 0 transfers- AGG-169
11:00 AM 2h40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 1:40 PM Catania, Autostazione €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - 8938
6:00 PM 2h40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 8:40 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - AGG-167
3:30 PM 2h40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 6:10 PM Catania, Autostazione €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - 8940
8:30 PM 2h50 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 11:20 PM Catania, Autostazione €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:10 PM 2h35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 11:45 PM Catania, Via D'Amico €22 1 One-way 0 transfers- AGG-167
3:30 PM 2h35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 6:05 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - AGGIUNTA45
2:00 PM 2h35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 4:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - AGGIUNTA43
9:00 AM 2h35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 11:35 AM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà €14 1 One-way 0 transfers - 8937
4:00 PM 2h35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 6:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
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Buses from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 166 km distance in 2h 33m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 2h 33m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale.
Cheap coach tickets from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale can start from as little as €9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale is €15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale leaves at 8:10 PM.
Yes, there are 26 direct coaches a day from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale with Sais Regional, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
Live departures
Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8931 | 12:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 2:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8931 | 12:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 2:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AGG-170 | 1:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 3:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AGG-170 | 1:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 3:40 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 | |
| AGGIUNTA45 | 2:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 4:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AGG-171 | 3:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 5:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AGG-171 | 3:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 5:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h55 | 6:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 60036 | 3:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 6:10 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 60036 | 3:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 6:05 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8937 | 4:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 6:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8937 | 4:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 6:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 60037 | 4:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 7:10 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 60037 | 4:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 7:05 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AGGIUNTA47 | 5:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 7:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AGGIUNTA47 | 5:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 7:40 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | |
| 8908 | 7:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h50 | 9:50 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8908 | 7:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 9:45 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8939 | 8:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h50 | 11:20 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8939 | 8:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 11:15 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 11:45 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
| 8930 | 4:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 7:10 AM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8930 | 4:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h45 | 7:15 AM Catania, Autostazione | 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 | |
| AGGIUNTA42 | 8:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 10:40 AM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AGGIUNTA42 | 8:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 10:35 AM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AGGIUNTA43 | 9:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 11:35 AM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AGGIUNTA43 | 9:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 11:40 AM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 60031 | 9:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 12:10 PM Catania, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 60031 | 9:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 12:05 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 | |
| 8929 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 12:40 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 | |
| AGG-169 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 1:35 PM Catania, Piazza Martiri della Libertà | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:05 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 3h30 | 2:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Bus providers: Sais Regional, FlixBus from Palermo Centrale to Catania CentraleYou can travel by bus between Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale with Sais Regional, FlixBus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
2h 35m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
€9
FlixBus frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Sais Regional
About
Sais Regional is a bus company operating primarily in Italy, particularly in Sicily. It is part of the larger SAIS Autolinee group, a historical company that has been a leader in local public transport in Sicily since 1926 and also provides interregional connections. Sais Regional offers routes connecting major Sicilian cities like Catania, Palermo, and Messina, as well as services to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and eco-compatibility with a continuously renewed fleet of modern buses. They aim to provide comfortable and reliable travel experiences, with some services offering amenities like free Wi-Fi and flexible booking options.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Sais Regional Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Sais Regional Price
€14
Sais Regional frequency
34 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Seat reservation
Toilets
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Designated seating areas.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; must be booked in advance.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Palermo Centrale and Catania Centrale
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a coach from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale, you can count on Sais Regional, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Catania Centrale. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Palermo Centrale and Catania Centrale and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale:
- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale for coach company Sais Regional, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale:
- 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale:
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale. The following conditions apply:
- 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.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale with the following coach company: Sais Regional, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale with the following coach company: FlixBus.
FAQs: Bus from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
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