There are 4 ways to get from Sicily to Catania (Region) by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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 / ...
4h 15m€132–191Drive 189.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Palermo to Catania (Region)car 189.5 km
2h 8m€30–43Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain 5506 / ...
4h 30m€150–201Bus via Motta Sant' Anastasia
- Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Central Bus Stationbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania to Motta Sant' Anastasiabus
6h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Catania (Region) is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sicily to Catania (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Catania (Region). However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Catania (Region). However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Sicily and Catania (Region) is 236 km. The road distance is 189.5 km.
The best way to get from Sicily to Catania (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €130 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Sicily to Catania (Region), including transfers.
Sicily to Catania (Region) bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.
Sicily to Catania (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Sicily to Catania (Region) is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €130 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €210 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Catania (Region), 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 Aeroporto Fontanarossa every 3 hours. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- 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 Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- 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
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- [email protected]
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania to Motta Sant' Anastasia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
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More Questions & Answers
Sicily to Catania (Region) bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal station.
Sicily to Catania (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sicily to Catania (Region) is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sicily to Catania (Region).
There are 3870+ hotels available in Catania (Region).