There are 4 ways to get from Palermo to Catania Port by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Piazza Martiri della Libertàbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
2h 35m€11–17Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain 5506 / ...
2h 57m€30–50Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Palermo to Catania210.3 km
2h 48m€11Drive 212.7 km
- Drive from Palermo to Catania Portcar 212.7 km
2h 24m€34–49
Palermo to Catania Port by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Catania Port is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Catania Port is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and arriving at Catania Piazza Martiri della Libertà. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Catania Centrale. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Palermo and Catania Port is 213 km. The road distance is 212.7 km.
The best way to get from Palermo to Catania Port without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €11 - €17.
The bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Piazza Martiri della Libertà takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Palermo to Catania Port bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.
Palermo to Catania Port train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Catania Port is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Catania Port, Italy?
SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Piazza Martiri della Libertà every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 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
- €30–50
- 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 Piazza Martiri della Libertà
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Palermo to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo to Catania Port bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Piazza Martiri della Libertà station.
Palermo to Catania Port train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo to Catania Port is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Palermo to Catania Port.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palermo and Catania Port. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.