What is the cheapest way to get from Catania (Region) to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Catania (Region) to Palermo is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catania (Region) to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Catania (Region) to Palermo is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Catania (Region) and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania (Region) to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop and arriving at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Catania (Region) and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Catania (Region) to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Catenanuova-Centurip and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Catania (Region) to Palermo?

The distance between Catania (Region) and Palermo is 229 km. The road distance is 188.4 km.

How do I travel from Catania (Region) to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Catania (Region) to Palermo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €130 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Catania (Region) to Palermo?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Catania (Region) to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania (Region) to Palermo bus from?

Catania (Region) to Palermo bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Catania (Region) to Palermo train from?

Catania (Region) to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catenanuova-Centurip station.

Train, bus or fly from Catania (Region) to Palermo?

The best way to get from Catania (Region) to Palermo is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €130 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €320 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Catania (Region) to Palermo bus arrive?

Catania (Region) to Palermo bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Where does the Catania (Region) to Palermo train arrive?

Catania (Region) to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

Can I drive from Catania (Region) to Palermo?

Yes, the driving distance between Catania (Region) to Palermo is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Catania (Region) to Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6394+ hotels available in Palermo.

Catania (Region) to Palermo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Catania (Region) to Palermo by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Sais Autolinee / ...
2h 56m
€137–177
Drive 188.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Catania (Region) to Palermocar 188.4 km
2h 10m
€30–43
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Catenanuova-Centurip to Palermo Centraletrain 5511
3h 8m
€59–83
Fly
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CTA - PMO
3h 49m
€178–315
Train via Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centraletrain 5503 / ...
3h 13m
€155–199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Catenanuova-Centurip to Caltanissetta C.Letrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Caltanissetta to Palermobus Caltanisetta
4h 23m
€52–70

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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Distance: 228.5 km
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Catania (Region), Italy and Palermo, Italy?

SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 2h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Catenanuova-Centurip to Palermo Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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How to get fromCatania (Region) to Palermoby bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

There are 6 ways to get from Catania (Region) to Palermo by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

Bus

Drive 188.4 km

Train (Trenitalia)

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Train via Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa (Trenitalia)

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