The cheapest and fastest buses from Palermo to Catania
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
59
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palermo to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Catania will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 59 buses that leave Palermo for Catania on Fri, May 01, 59 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 01 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, May 01 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.
AGGIUNTA417:00 AM2h31Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)9:31 AMCatania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)€141One-way0 transfers
89339:05 AM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi11:30 AMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)€141One-way0 transfers
AGGIUNTA475:05 PM2h26Palermo, Oreto - Orsi7:31 PMCatania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)€141One-way0 transfers
AGGIUNTA417:05 AM2h26Palermo, Oreto - Orsi9:31 AMCatania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)€141One-way0 transfers
AGGIUNTA452:05 PM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi4:30 PMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)€141One-way0 transfers
89339:05 AM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi11:30 AMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)€141One-way0 transfers
AGGIUNTA452:05 PM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi4:30 PMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)€141One-way0 transfers
AGGIUNTA475:05 PM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi7:30 PMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)€141One-way0 transfers
AGGIUNTA428:05 AM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi10:30 AMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)€141One-way0 transfers
AGG-1701:05 PM2h25Palermo, Oreto - Orsi3:30 PMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 €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 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Palermo to Catania bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Catania buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGGIUNTA41 | 7:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 9:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA41 | 7:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 9:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA41 | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 9:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA41 | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 9:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA42 | 8:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 10:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA42 | 8:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 10:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA42 | 8:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 10:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA42 | 8:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 10:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8933 | 9:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8933 | 9:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 11:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8933 | 9:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 11:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8933 | 9:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 11:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h36 | 12:36 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 10:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 10:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h30 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 10:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h31 | 12:36 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-169 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 1:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-169 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 1:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 3h30 | 2:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-169 | 11:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 1:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-169 | 11:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 1:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8931 | 12:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 2:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8931 | 12:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 2:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8931 | 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 2:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8931 | 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 2:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-170 | 1:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 3:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-170 | 1:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 3:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-170 | 1:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 3:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-170 | 1:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 3:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA45 | 2:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA45 | 2:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 4:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA45 | 2:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 4:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA45 | 2:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 4:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-171 | 3:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 5:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-171 | 3:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 5:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-171 | 3:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 5:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-171 | 3:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 5:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h55 | 6:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
8936 | 4:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 6:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8936 | 4:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 6:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8936 | 4:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 6:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8936 | 4:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 6:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA47 | 5:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 7:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA47 | 5:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 7:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA47 | 5:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 7:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA47 | 5:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 7:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8938 | 6:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 8:35 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8938 | 6:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h36 | 8:36 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8938 | 6:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h30 | 8:35 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8938 | 6:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h31 | 8:36 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 7:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 9:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 7:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h41 | 9:41 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 7:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h35 | 9:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 7:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h36 | 9:41 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8939 | 8:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 11:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8939 | 8:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h41 | 11:11 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8939 | 8:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h36 | 11:11 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8939 | 8:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h35 | 11:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 11:45 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palermo to Catania
Buses from Palermo to Catania run on average 45 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 43 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:21, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 166 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 4:21 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, FlixBus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Palermo to CataniaYou can travel by bus between Palermo to Catania with Sais Regional, FlixBus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Palermo to Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Catania 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, 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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