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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania to Palermo
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Of the 9 trains that leave Catania for Palermo on Fri, Nov 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.
Regionale Veloce 5513Regionale Veloce 5501Regionale Veloce 5519Regionale Veloce 5511Regionale 21507 · Regionale 21532 · Regionale 5414Regionale Veloce 5513Regionale Veloce 5501Regionale Veloce 5519Regionale Veloce 5511Regionale Veloce 5503
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Catania to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 54m. 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 €11, and a ferry costs an average of €55.
Distance: 166 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Catania to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Palermo trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale Veloce 5501 | 4:00 AM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 6:57 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5503 | 6:32 AM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 9:29 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5491 | 8:32 AM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 11:29 AM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5382 · Regionale 5361 | 9:15 AM Catania Centrale | 5h08 | 2:23 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 21507 · Regionale 21532 · Regionale 5414 | 9:32 AM Catania Centrale | 4h45 | 2:17 PM Palermo Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale Veloce 5511 | 12:32 PM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 3:29 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5513 | 2:32 PM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 5:29 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5519 | 4:32 PM Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 7:29 PM Palermo Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12994+ Intercity 729 | 4:50 PM Catania Centrale | 5h45 | 10:35 PM Palermo Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Catania to Palermo
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Trains from Catania to Palermo run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 19:45 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Catania to Palermo trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Catania and Palermo from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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