The cheapest and fastest buses from Palermo to Catania
Cheapest price on Oct 29
€14
Average ticket price on Oct 29
€15
Fastest journey on Oct 29
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
2 h 25 m
Buses on Oct 29
75
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.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 75 buses from Palermo to Catania, including 75 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 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 Thu, Oct 29 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.
89267:05 AM 2h25 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi 9:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
AGGIUNTA452:00 PM 2h31 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 4:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
AGGIUNTA428:05 AM 2h26 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi 10:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
89267:00 AM 2h30 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 9:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
AGGIUNTA428:00 AM 2h31 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 10:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
89267:05 AM 2h25 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi 9:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
adeguamento 75:05 PM 2h25 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi 7:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
AGGIUNTA428:05 AM 2h25 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi 10:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
AGGIUNTA452:05 PM 2h25 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi 4:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
600319:35 AM 2h25 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi 12:00 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palermo to Catania
Buses from Palermo to Catania run on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 39 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 25m.
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 4:21 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Palermo to Catania trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Palermo to Catania.
Live departures
Palermo to Catania bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Catania buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8930 | 4:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h36 | 7:06 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8930 | 4:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 7:05 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8930 | 4:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h30 | 7:05 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8930 | 4:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h31 | 7:06 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 8:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 8:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 8:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 8:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8926 | 7:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 9:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8926 | 7:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 9:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8926 | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 9:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8926 | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 9:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 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 | 8:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 10:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 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 | |
AGGIUNTA43 | 9:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 11:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA43 | 9:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA43 | 9:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 11:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA43 | 9:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 11:31 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60031 | 9:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 12:00 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60031 | 9:30 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 12:01 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60031 | 9:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 12:00 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60031 | 9:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 12:01 PM 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 | 2h31 | 12:36 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 10:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h30 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 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 | |
8928 | 12:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 2:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 12:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 2:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 2:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 2:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8934 | 1:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 3:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8934 | 1:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 3:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8934 | 1:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 3:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8934 | 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) | 2h31 | 4:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA45 | 2:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 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 | |
AGGIUNTA45 | 2:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 4:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8935 | 3:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 5:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8935 | 3:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 5:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8935 | 3:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 5:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8935 | 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 | |
AGG-167 | 3:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 6:00 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-167 | 3:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 6:01 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-167 | 3:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 6:00 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-167 | 3:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 6:01 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8937 | 4:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 6:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8937 | 4:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 6:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8937 | 4:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 6:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8937 | 4:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 6:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 7 | 5:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h30 | 7:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 7 | 5:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h31 | 7:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 7 | 5:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h25 | 7:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
adeguamento 7 | 5:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h26 | 7:31 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 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 | 6:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h35 | 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 | |
8938 | 6:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h30 | 8:35 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-168 | 7:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 9:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-168 | 7:00 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h41 | 9:41 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-168 | 7:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h36 | 9:41 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-168 | 7:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h35 | 9:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8940 | 8:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h41 | 11:11 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8940 | 8:30 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 2h40 | 11:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8940 | 8:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 2h36 | 11:11 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8940 | 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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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Palermo and Catania
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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 Palermo to Catania
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Popular bus stations from Palermo to Catania
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