There are 2 ways to get from Catania to Palermo (Region) by train (Trenitalia) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Catania to Palermo (Region) is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Catania to Palermo (Region) is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Catania to Palermo (Region). However, there are services departing from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa and arriving at Roccapalumba-Alia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Catania and Palermo (Region) is 180 km. The road distance is 175.6 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Palermo (Region) without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Catania to Palermo (Region), including transfers.
Catania to Palermo (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.
Catania to Palermo (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Roccapalumba-Alia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catania to Palermo (Region) is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Catania to Palermo (Region).
There are 398+ hotels available in Palermo (Region).
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Alia every 2 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Alia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
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