Palermo to Catania

Palermo to Catania

Palermo
Catania
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Palermo to Catania Destination Reviews

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Jennifer L
Easy to book and trip was on an excellent bus
Palermo to Catania, Bus Standard AC, Sais Regional, Oct 6, 2026
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Anonymous
Great Drive. It was a great experience especially after hearing what Sicilian transport can be like!! Very comfortable, on time.
Palermo to Catania, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, Oct 12, 2025
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Anonymous
Great, easy trip, smooth, on time! Smooth ride, on time, nice and clean bus! We like it a lot!
Palermo to Catania, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, Sep 17, 2023
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Anonymous
Good service. Bus was on time, very smooth journey, very clean bus. Would definitely recommend.
Palermo to Catania, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, Sep 10, 2023
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Anonymous
A Real Joy. The bus ran smoothly and was very comfortable. It was driven safely and at no time did the driver make you feel nervous or took unnecessary risks. He was also polite and courteous and showed empathy for pedestrians.
Palermo to Catania, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, May 22, 2023
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Anonymous
No issues. Bus left on time. Got in a little late (15 mins) but you can't control traffic!
Palermo to Catania, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, May 21, 2023
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Arpy
Pleasant ride. We were booked on 11։00am bus to Catania, when we arrived the bus station there was a bus leaving from Palermo to Catania the driver was kind enough to let us get on the 10;00 am bus. Audrey and Leon.
Palermo to Catania, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, Mar 14, 2023
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Palermo to Catania Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+3h
$501.28
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
04:30
07:05
$15.60
Flight
Condor
Economy
05:40
10:55
$260.03
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
06:00
08:30
$15.60
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
06:20
15:05
$100.31
Flight
Volotea
Economy
06:45
21:10
$63.89
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
07:05
09:30
$15.60
Flight
DAT
Economy
07:35
13:30
$163.64
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
08:00
10:30
$15.60
Train
Trenitalia
Standard
08:27
14:03
$45.66
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
09:00
11:30
$15.60
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
09:30
12:00
$15.60
Train
Trenitalia
Standard
09:51
14:43
$40.43
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
10:10
23:10
$390.05
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
10:30
13:00
$15.60
Flight
Vueling
Economy
10:50
13:55
$234.81
Flight
FlexFlight
Economy
11:10
10:40
$546.73
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
11:30
14:00
$16.14
Flight
AeroItalia
Economy
11:50
21:50
$378.84
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
12:15
13:20
$149.07

How to get from Palermo to Catania

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. 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 570.74. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 17.75.

How far is Palermo from Catania?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Palermo to Catania. Your trip will be a total of 73 miles (117 km). The flying distance is 73 miles (117 km).

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

The travel time from Palermo to Catania can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 16 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Palermo to Catania varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sais Regional: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 17.75 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 570.74.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 17.93 to USD 47.07;
  • Train tickets - USD 20.17 to USD 20.17;
  • flight price: USD 93.03 - USD 162.52. From Palermo to Catania starting from 11:05 Palermo Airport until 20:30 Palermo Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 414.71 to USD 570.50.

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

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 07:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 21:10. There are 152 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Palermo to Catania any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Palermo to Catania 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 Palermo to Catania. 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 414.71.

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

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Palermo to Catania

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Palermo to Catania? 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:

  • 99% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Palermo to Catania

Facts about the transport from Palermo to Catania

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport2h 20m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure9:10 PM
Departures per day161
Distance117 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAeroItalia, Alitalia, FlixBus, Non Solo Transfer, Sais Regional, Trenitalia, Walk Around Sicily, Wizz Air Malta