Palermo to Catania
All major transport options linking Palermo and Catania are gathered on this page, making it easy to compare timetables, travel durations and fares.
Travel options for Palermo to Catania
Travel from Palermo to Catania with a bus for 13 EUR to save, or reach Catania faster by charter in 2h y 20 minutes.
Bus from Palermo to Catania
Traveling from Palermo to Catania by bus, with departures from multiple stations, including Palermo Centrale Train Station, Palermo Oreto Orsi, Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and others, allows you to choose a schedule that fits your plans. The journey takes around 2 hours 25 minutes, arriving at multiple stations, including Catania Bus Station, Catania Via Domenico Tempio Bus Stop, Catania Central Bus Station, Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departures and others, with fares starting from 13 EUR. Compare schedules and make sure to book your tickets in advance for a comfortable and reliable trip.
Prices: 13 EUR
Duration: 2h 25m – 3h 30m ⏱
Combined from Palermo to Catania
Traveling from Palermo to Catania with combined transport allows you to start from PMO Palermo Airport and arrive conveniently at CTA Catania Airport. Expect a journey duration of approximately 9 hours 30 minutes, with tickets available for 73 EUR. Discover schedules and book your journey here.
Prices: 73 EUR
Duration: 9h 30m – 17h 50m ⏱
Charter from Palermo to Catania
From the bustling streets of Palermo to the heart of Catania, a private transfer ensures you travel comfortably and on your own schedule. Expect the trip to last around 2 hours 20 minutes with fares beginning at 345 EUR. Book your ride here and enjoy the freedom of a direct, hassle-free journey.
Prices: 345 EUR
Duration: 2h 20m – 3h ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Palermo to Catania
To reach Catania by bus from Palermo, several departure and arrival stations are available along the route rather than a single fixed stop. The total travel time depends on the combination of bus stops used, though most services take around 2h 25m to 3h 30m. Buses operate throughout the day within a shared timetable, starting from 07:00 and continuing until 21:10. Ticket prices generally begin at 13 to 15 EUR and may vary slightly depending on the service and boarding point. Checking the complete bus timetable for Palermo to Catania allows you to understand which stations are served, how long each option takes and which departures best fit your travel plans.
Cheapest Bus Palermo to Catania
13 EUR, from Palermo Centrale Train Station to Catania Bus Station, departure at some times, duration 2h 35mFastest Bus Palermo to Catania
15 EUR, from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departures, departure at some times, duration 2h 25mBus Timetable: Palermo Centrale Train Station → Catania Bus Station
- 11:05 14:35 3h 30m 15 EUR
- 15:25 18:20 2h 55m 13 EUR
- 21:10 23:45 2h 35m 13 EUR
Bus Timetable: Palermo Centrale Train Station → Catania Vincenzo Bellini Airport Arrivi
- 11:05 14:20 3h 15m 14 EUR
- 15:25 17:55 2h 30m 13 EUR
Bus Timetable: Palermo Oreto Orsi → Catania Central Bus Station
- 07:05 09:40 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 08:05 10:40 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 09:05 11:40 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 09:35 12:10 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 10:05 12:45 2h 40m 15 EUR
- 11:05 13:40 2h 35m 15 EUR
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- 19:05 21:50 2h 45m 15 EUR
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Bus Timetable: Palermo Oreto Orsi → Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departures
- 07:05 09:30 2h 25m 15 EUR
- 08:05 10:30 2h 25m 15 EUR
- 09:05 11:30 2h 25m 15 EUR
- 09:35 12:00 2h 25m 15 EUR
- 10:05 12:35 2h 30m 15 EUR
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- 18:05 20:35 2h 30m 15 EUR
- 19:05 21:40 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 20:35 23:10 2h 35m 15 EUR
Bus Timetable: Palermo Oreto Orsi → Catania La Rena Est
- 07:05 09:31 2h 26m 15 EUR
- 08:05 10:31 2h 26m 15 EUR
- 09:05 11:31 2h 26m 15 EUR
- 09:35 12:01 2h 26m 15 EUR
- 10:05 12:36 2h 31m 15 EUR
- 11:05 13:31 2h 26m 15 EUR
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- 17:05 19:31 2h 26m 15 EUR
- 18:05 20:36 2h 31m 15 EUR
- 19:05 21:41 2h 36m 15 EUR
- 20:35 23:11 2h 36m 15 EUR
Bus Timetable: Palermo Oreto Orsi → Catania Piazza Martiri della Liberta
- 07:05 09:35 2h 30m 15 EUR
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- 09:05 11:35 2h 30m 15 EUR
- 09:35 12:05 2h 30m 15 EUR
- 10:05 12:40 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 11:05 13:35 2h 30m 15 EUR
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- 17:05 19:35 2h 30m 15 EUR
- 18:05 20:40 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 19:05 21:45 2h 40m 15 EUR
- 20:35 23:15 2h 40m 15 EUR
Bus Timetable: Palermo Oreto Orsi → Catania Via Domenico Tempio Bus Stop
- 07:05 09:33 2h 28m 15 EUR
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- 09:05 11:33 2h 28m 15 EUR
- 09:35 12:03 2h 28m 15 EUR
- 10:05 12:38 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 11:05 13:33 2h 28m 15 EUR
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- 17:05 19:33 2h 28m 15 EUR
- 18:05 20:38 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 19:05 21:43 2h 38m 15 EUR
- 20:35 23:13 2h 38m 15 EUR
Bus Timetable: Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello → Catania Central Bus Station
- 07:00 09:40 2h 40m 15 EUR
- 08:00 10:40 2h 40m 15 EUR
- 09:00 11:40 2h 40m 15 EUR
- 09:30 12:10 2h 40m 15 EUR
- 10:00 12:45 2h 45m 15 EUR
- 11:00 13:40 2h 40m 15 EUR
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Bus Timetable: Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello → Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departures
- 07:00 09:30 2h 30m 15 EUR
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- 09:30 12:00 2h 30m 15 EUR
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- 17:00 19:30 2h 30m 15 EUR
- 18:00 20:35 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 19:00 21:40 2h 40m 15 EUR
- 20:30 23:10 2h 40m 15 EUR
Bus Timetable: Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello → Catania La Rena Est
- 07:00 09:31 2h 31m 15 EUR
- 08:00 10:31 2h 31m 15 EUR
- 09:00 11:31 2h 31m 15 EUR
- 09:30 12:01 2h 31m 15 EUR
- 10:00 12:36 2h 36m 15 EUR
- 11:00 13:31 2h 31m 15 EUR
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- 15:30 18:01 2h 31m 15 EUR
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- 17:00 19:31 2h 31m 15 EUR
- 18:00 20:36 2h 36m 15 EUR
- 19:00 21:41 2h 41m 15 EUR
- 20:30 23:11 2h 41m 15 EUR
Bus Timetable: Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello → Catania Piazza Martiri della Liberta
- 07:00 09:35 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 08:00 10:35 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 09:00 11:35 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 09:30 12:05 2h 35m 15 EUR
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- 11:00 13:35 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 12:00 14:35 2h 35m 15 EUR
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- 17:00 19:35 2h 35m 15 EUR
- 18:00 20:40 2h 40m 15 EUR
- 19:00 21:45 2h 45m 15 EUR
- 20:30 23:15 2h 45m 15 EUR
Bus Timetable: Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello → Catania Via Domenico Tempio Bus Stop
- 07:00 09:33 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 08:00 10:33 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 09:00 11:33 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 09:30 12:03 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 10:00 12:38 2h 38m 15 EUR
- 11:00 13:33 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 12:00 14:33 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 13:00 15:33 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 14:00 16:33 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 15:00 17:33 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 15:30 18:03 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 16:00 18:33 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 17:00 19:33 2h 33m 15 EUR
- 18:00 20:38 2h 38m 15 EUR
- 19:00 21:43 2h 43m 15 EUR
- 20:30 23:13 2h 43m 15 EUR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Palermo to Catania
Board at PMO Palermo Airport and embark on a flexible journey toward Catania, using a combination of buses, trains, or ferries. The trip usually takes 9h 30m to 17h 50m, with departures running from 11:15 until 19:10 and fares from 73 to 89 EUR. You’ll reach CTA Catania Airport, and reviewing the timetable for connections between Palermo and Catania helps you choose the best departure.
Cheapest Combined Palermo to Catania
73 EUR, from PMO Palermo Airport to CTA Catania Airport, departure at 19:10, duration 15h 30mFastest Combined Palermo to Catania
89 EUR, from PMO Palermo Airport to CTA Catania Airport, departure at 11:15, duration 9h 30mCombined Timetable: PMO Palermo Airport → CTA Catania Airport
- 11:15 20:45 9h 30m 89 EUR
- 19:10 13:00 17h 50m 89 EUR
- 19:10 10:40 15h 30m 73 EUR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Palermo to Catania
- Book a private driver at Palermo Hotel Transfer to reach Catania Fontanarossa Airport, with the ride taking roughly 2h 20m to 3h. Travel options are flexible with fares starting from 345 to 377 EUR.
- Hop into a private driver service at Palermo Hotel Transfer and reach Catania Hotel Transfer after roughly 2h 20m to 3h. With frequent departures available, tickets start at 377 to 406 EUR.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Palermo to Catania
345 EUR, from Palermo Hotel Transfer to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, departure at --:--, duration 2h 20mCharter Timetable: Palermo Hotel Transfer → Catania Fontanarossa Airport
- --:-- --:-- 2h 20m 345 EUR
- --:-- --:-- 3h 377 EUR
Charter Timetable: Palermo Hotel Transfer → Catania Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 2h 20m 406 EUR
- --:-- --:-- 3h 377 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions Palermo to Catania
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Catania.
How long does the Palermo to Catania route usually take?
Travel time on the Palermo to Catania route varies a lot by transport type and stop pattern. Bus trips take about 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, while charter transfers take about 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours. Combined airport trips can take much longer, roughly 9 to 18 hours.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Catania?
The cheapest option on the Palermo to Catania route is the bus. Bus fares are about 13 EUR to 15 EUR, which is far below the combined airport option at 73 EUR to 89 EUR and charter transfers at 345 EUR to 406 EUR.
How much does Palermo to Catania transport normally cost overall?
Prices on the Palermo to Catania route depend on the service you choose. Bus tickets cost about 13 EUR to 15 EUR, combined airport travel is 73 EUR to 89 EUR, and charter transfers are 345 EUR to 406 EUR.
Which Palermo to Catania option is the fastest?
The fastest option on the Palermo to Catania route is the charter transfer. It takes about 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the exact pickup and drop-off points. Bus trips are slightly longer, and combined airport travel is much slower.
Where do Palermo to Catania buses leave from and arrive?
Palermo to Catania buses depart from Palermo Centrale Train Station, Palermo Oreto Orsi, or Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. They arrive at several points in Catania, including Catania Bus Station, Catania Central Bus Station, Catania Via Domenico Tempio Bus Stop, and Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departures.
What are the main departure and arrival points for Palermo to Catania charter transfers?
Charter transfers on the Palermo to Catania route start at Palermo Hotel Transfer. They can end at Catania Fontanarossa Airport or Catania Hotel Transfer. The transfer time is about 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours.
How often do Palermo to Catania buses run, and what are the first and last departures?
Bus departures on the Palermo to Catania route are spread through the day, but no fixed frequency is listed. The first bus leaves at 07:00 and the last one at 21:10, so there are options from morning to evening.
When do the Palermo to Catania airport connections start and finish?
The combined Palermo to Catania airport service runs from 11:15 to 19:10. It connects PMO Palermo Airport with CTA Catania Airport. Travel time varies widely, from about 9 hours 30 minutes to 17 hours 50 minutes.
Which Palermo to Catania bus route is the quickest?
Among the listed bus pairs on the Palermo to Catania route, Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departures is the quickest. It takes about 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes, while other bus combinations are a bit longer.
How long does the Palermo to Catania bus trip take from the main station?
A bus from Palermo Centrale Train Station to Catania Bus Station takes about 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The same origin also has a service to Catania Vincenzo Bellini Airport Arrivi that can take about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes.
Can I book Palermo to Catania tickets online?
Yes, you can book Palermo to Catania tickets online through TicketRoutes.com. That is the simplest way to check the listed bus, combined airport, and charter options for this route and compare the available departure points and times.
Are there any Palermo to Catania options that go directly to the airport?
Yes, the Palermo to Catania route includes direct services to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. Bus options serve Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departures, the combined airport service goes to CTA Catania Airport, and charter transfers can also end at Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
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