There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA45 / ...
2h 30m€11–28Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain 5506 / ...
3h 22m€31–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Palermo to Catania-CTA210.7 km
2h 22mDrive 210.7 km
- Drive from Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA)car 210.7 km
2h 22m€34–48Bus via Galilei Giotto
- Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
4h 1m€12–17
Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) is to bus via Galilei Giotto which costs €12 - €18 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA). However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Catania Centrale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Palermo and Catania Airport (CTA) is 207 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.
The best way to get from Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €11 - €28.
The bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.
Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €11 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Catania Airport (CTA), Italy?
SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 2h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale every 3 hours. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
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
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Palermo to Catania-CTA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal station.
Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA).
Book your Palermo to Catania Airport (CTA) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 4714+ hotels available in Catania Airport (CTA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palermo and Catania Airport (CTA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.