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Bus from Catania to Palermo: Journey Information
There are 104 intercity buses per day from Catania to Palermo. Traveling by bus from Catania to Palermo usually takes around 2 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Sais Regional bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 103 mi (166 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $13.22 |
| Trips per day | 104 |
| Most frequent service | Sais Regional |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Catania to Palermo?
Bus tickets for a trip from Catania to Palermo cost $14.90 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price
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What bus companies travel from Catania to Palermo?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Catania to Palermo that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Sais Regional usually offers more choice, with 120 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 5 | 2h 49m | $17.81 |
| Sais Regional | 120 | 2h 33m | $20.78 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Catania to Palermo, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 49 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Book Sais Regional from Catania to Palermo from $21. There are 120 Sais Regional schedules from Catania to Palermo and you can expect on average to pay for a Sais Regional ticket to Palermo. In Catania, Sais Regional departs to Palermo from Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino and 3 other stations. In Palermo, Sais Regional arrives at Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione and 1 other station.
An average trip on Sais Regional from Catania to Palermo takes 2 hours and 33 minutes , while the fastest available Sais Regional trip will get you to Palermo in 2 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Sais Regional offers 118 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Palermo.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Catania to Palermo
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 166 kilometers from Catania to Palermo. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Palermo. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Catania to Palermo, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Catania?
Main departure station: Fontanarossa Airport
Buses to Palermo leave from 5 stations in Catania.
All bus stations in Catania:
Fontanarossa Airport
Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino
Catania CBS
Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena, 86
Via D'Amico 195
Where does the bus arrive in Palermo?
Main arrival station: Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Palermo.
Bus stations in Palermo:
Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
Via Oreto
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