Catania to Palermo

Catania to Palermo

Catania
Palermo
Thu, Oct 22
+ Add return
2 Travelers
Finding the best routes for you — almost ready!
Sort by
Recommended
Filters
Departure time
Transport type
Departure station
Arrival station
Booking Facilities
Price
Arrival time
Operators
 
 
 
 
 

Catania to Palermo Destination Reviews

JB
Jane B
Reliable service but a few seats were broken and it was busy so people who didn’t get on at the first stop had to stand. The roads are very windy and uneven so it was a bumpy ride.
Catania to Palermo, Bus Standard AC, Sais Regional, Oct 12, 2026
GM
Gayle M
Bus driver was excellent - he let us jump on his bus which was an hour earlier than I booked for. Excellent driving!
Catania to Palermo, Bus Standard AC, Sais Regional, Sep 13, 2026
K
Krishna
The bus seats were dirty. The driver accommodated our tickets even though it was for a later time. The AC in the bus was good after the sweltering, humid weather of Catania.
Catania to Palermo, Bus Standard AC, Sais Regional, Aug 22, 2025
A
Anonymous
Easy access to the bus station. A bit of explanation about the size of bags allowed to carry with and that of baggage to put inside the storage space is better to be made.
Catania to Palermo, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, Nov 19, 2023
A
Anonymous
Happy traveller. Comfortable rude between Catania and Palermo. Set off on time and arrived on time.quicker than the train. Signposting the depot at Catania could have been better.
Catania to Palermo, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, Sep 29, 2023
A
Anonymous
Comfortable bus to travel for longer distances. The bus was comfortable, there was a toilet in the bus. You do not have to print out your ticket, it's enough to show the QR/bar code to be scanned by bus driver. The driving was soft, gentle and safe. The bus came to the Catania bus stop with delay in 20-25 minutes. We traveled with our 8-year kid but there was no possibility to chose reduced price ticket for kids, so we had to pay a full adult price for this ticket.
Catania to Palermo, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, Jul 28, 2023
A
Anonymous
Trip to Palermo. The bus was very clean and comfortable. Left on time. The long journey time. I didn't realise it was so long but that's my fault.
Catania to Palermo, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, Jun 25, 2023
J
John
Travel to Palermo. The coach was clean and comfortable.
Catania to Palermo, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, Mar 1, 2023
4.6
16 customer reviews
5
62%
4
38%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Catania to Palermo Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+3h 4m
$577.24
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
04:30
07:10
$16.18
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
06:00
08:40
$16.18
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
06:50
23:15
$298.91
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
07:08
09:40
$16.18
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
07:30
14:55
$300.40
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
08:00
10:40
$16.18
Flight
Volotea
Economy
08:20
11:55
$565.21
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
08:40
20:05
$430.38
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
09:00
11:40
$16.18
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
09:30
12:10
$16.18
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
09:55
08:55
$124.73
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
10:15
19:05
$358.47
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
10:35
13:10
$15.46
  4.0
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
11:00
13:40
$16.18
Flight
Volotea
Economy
11:20
23:59
$446.39
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
11:38
14:10
$16.18
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
11:55
14:25
$17.65
Flight
Volotea
Economy
12:55
22:25
$214.63
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
13:50
23:10
$285.42

How to get from Catania to Palermo

When you want to get from Catania to Palermo, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 481.46. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as USD 112.33.

How far is Catania from Palermo?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Catania to Palermo. Your trip will be a total of 76 miles (121 km). The flying distance is 76 miles (121 km).

How long does it take to get from Catania to Palermo?

The travel time from Catania to Palermo can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 25 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Catania to Palermo?

The cost of the trip from Catania to Palermo varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Alitalia, Wizz Air Malta: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as USD 112.33 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 481.46.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Catania to Palermo:

  • Bus tickets - USD 14.61 to USD 16.86;
  • flight price: USD 112.37 - USD 122.49. From Catania to Palermo starting from 19:20 Catania Airport until 21:30 Catania Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 414.65 to USD 480.95.

How many trips per day are there between Catania and Palermo?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 3 by flight from Catania to Palermo starting from 19:20 Catania Airport until 21:30 Catania Airport
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Catania to Palermo any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Catania to Palermo is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Catania to Palermo. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 414.65.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Catania to Palermo

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Catania to Palermo? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.

Transportation from Catania to Palermo

Facts about the transport from Catania to Palermo

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport2h 25m
Earliest Departure4:35 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day6
Distance121 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAeroItalia, Alitalia, FlixBus, Non Solo Transfer, Sais Regional, Wizz Air Malta