Catania to Palermo

Catania to Palermo

Catania
Palermo
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Catania to Palermo Destination Reviews

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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John
Travel to Palermo. The coach was clean and comfortable.
Catania to Palermo, Bus Standard AC, Sais Autolinee, Mar 1, 2023
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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
$16.76
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
06:00
08:40
$16.76
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
06:50
23:15
$309.59
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
07:08
09:40
$16.76
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
07:30
14:55
$311.14
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
08:00
10:40
$16.76
Flight
Volotea
Economy
08:20
11:55
$565.21
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
08:40
20:05
$445.76
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
09:00
11:40
$16.76
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
09:30
12:10
$16.76
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
09:55
08:55
$129.19
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
10:15
19:05
$371.28
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
10:35
13:10
$16.01
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Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
11:00
13:40
$16.76
Flight
Volotea
Economy
11:20
23:59
$446.39
Bus
Sais Regional
Standard AC
11:38
14:10
$16.76
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
11:55
14:25
$18.28
Flight
Volotea
Economy
12:55
22:25
$222.30
Flight
Alitalia
Economy
13:50
23:10
$295.62

How to get from Catania to Palermo

Travelling between Catania and Palermo is possible by Bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 588.14 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 15.70.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 4 hours to travel between Catania and Palermo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Catania and Palermo. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 50m to reach Palermo.

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

Travelling between Catania and Palermo can be as cheap as USD 15.70 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 588.14 if you buy a Walk Around Sicily taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 152 from Catania to Palermo starting from 04:30 Catania Central Bus Station until 20:38 Catania Via S Giuseppe Alla Rena
  • 9 from Catania to Palermo starting from 00:00 Catania Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Catania Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Catania to Palermo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Catania to Palermo overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Catania and Palermo

FlixBus, Sais Regional

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Catania and Palermo

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Non Solo Transfer, Walk Around Sicily

What is the most popular transport to get from Catania to Palermo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 98% opted for a bus
  • 2% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Catania to Palermo

Facts about the transport from Catania to Palermo

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport2h 20m
Earliest Departure4:30 AM
Latest Departure8:38 PM
Departures per day161
Distance117 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFlixBus, Non Solo Transfer, Sais Regional, Walk Around Sicily