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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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price | €55 Average price |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Palermo to Catania by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Palermo to Catania is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Catania
Travel to Catania easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Palermo to Catania.
You can get between Palermo and Catania 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Catania from Palermo is by taking a coach, which costs on average €10.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Palermo to Catania:
Taking a coach costs €7 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €17.
The fastest way to get to Catania from Palermo is by coach with an average travel time of 2 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Getting to Catania by train takes 3 h 33 min on average.
The distance from Palermo to Catania is approximately 166 km.
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Catania is:
- 12 coaches per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Catania from Palermo as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Palermo to Catania:
The following travel companies offer services from Palermo to Catania:
- Travel with Sais Regional, FlixBus or Sais Autolinee to go to Catania by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Palermo to Catania tickets on Omio for €10.
- Regionale or Intercity can take you to Catania by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Regionale from Palermo to Catania for €17.
Yes, there are direct routes from Palermo to Catania with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Catania with Sais Regional, FlixBus or Sais Autolinee with 12 direct coaches per day.
Direct services to Catania tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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