There are 4 ways to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region) by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain 5503 / ...
3h 34m€47–68Drive 176.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region)car 176.2 km
2h 26m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Sais Autolinee / ...
- Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
5h 5mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Catania-CTA to Palermo (Region)176.2 km
2h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region) is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region). However, there are services departing from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop and arriving at Vicari via Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region). However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Roccapalumba-Alia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Catania Airport (CTA) and Palermo (Region) is 192 km. The road distance is 176.2 km.
The best way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region) without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region), including transfers.
Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region) bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop station.
Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region) is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Catania Airport (CTA), Italy and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Catania Centrale to Roccapalumba-Alia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Vicari via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and Palermo in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Roccapalumba-Alia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- [email protected]
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Palermo to Vicari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Catania-CTA to Palermo (Region)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region) bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.
Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Roccapalumba-Alia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region) is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo (Region).
There are 397+ hotels available in Palermo (Region).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catania Airport (CTA) and Palermo (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.