There are 4 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA) by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centraletrain 5512 / ...
2h 49m€48–69Drive 175.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA)car 175.5 km
2h 24m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA45 / ...
5h 2mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palermo (Region) to Catania-CTA175.5 km
2h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA) is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA) is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA). However, there are services departing from Vicari and arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA). However, there are services departing from Roccapalumba-Alia and arriving at Catania Centrale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Palermo (Region) and Catania Airport (CTA) is 192 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA) without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA), including transfers.
Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA) bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Vicari station.
Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA) train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Roccapalumba-Alia station.
The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA) is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy and Catania Airport (CTA), Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicari to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal via Palermo and Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Roccapalumba-Alia to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- [email protected]
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Vicari to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palermo (Region) to Catania-CTA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA) bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Palermo station.
Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA) train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA) is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Palermo (Region) to Catania Airport (CTA).
There are 4863+ hotels available in Catania Airport (CTA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palermo (Region) and Catania Airport (CTA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.