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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo to Catania
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 5 trains that leave Palermo for Catania on Sun, May 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 5 h 13 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 55123:31 PM2h57Palermo Centrale6:28 PMCatania Centrale€171One-way0 transfers- Regionale Veloce 55067:31 AM2h57Palermo Centrale10:28 AMCatania Centrale€171One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55205:31 PM2h57Palermo Centrale8:28 PMCatania Centrale€171One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 5362 · Regionale 129956:33 PM4h50Palermo Centrale11:23 PMCatania Centrale€211One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 34862 · treno 5354 effettuato con bus PA410 · Regionale 221118:27 AM5h13Palermo Centrale1:40 PMCatania Centrale€211One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55123:31 PM2h57Palermo Centrale6:28 PMCatania Centrale€171One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55067:31 AM2h57Palermo Centrale10:28 AMCatania Centrale€171One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 55205:31 PM2h57Palermo Centrale8:28 PMCatania Centrale€171One-way0 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 5362 · Regionale 129956:33 PM4h50Palermo Centrale11:23 PMCatania Centrale€211One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 34862 · treno 5354 effettuato con bus PA410 · Regionale 221118:27 AM5h13Palermo Centrale1:40 PMCatania Centrale€211One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 52m. 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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| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Palermo to Catania train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Catania trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale Veloce 5508 | 9:31 AM Palermo Centrale | 2h57 | 12:28 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5510 | 1:31 PM Palermo Centrale | 2h57 | 4:28 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5512 | 3:31 PM Palermo Centrale | 2h57 | 6:28 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5520 | 5:31 PM Palermo Centrale | 2h57 | 8:28 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5364 · Regionale 12995 | 6:33 PM Palermo Centrale | 5h29 | 12:02 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 5506 | 7:31 AM Palermo Centrale | 2h57 | 10:28 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 34862 · treno 5354 effettuato con bus PA410 · Regionale 22111 | 8:27 AM Palermo Centrale | 5h13 | 1:40 PM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Palermo to Catania
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Trains from Palermo to Catania run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 4:21 AM |
Last train 10:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, SAIS from Palermo to Catania trainsRegionale, Intercity, SAIS trains will get you between Palermo and Catania from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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