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Bus from Catania to Palermo: Journey Information
There are 180 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 | $15.92 |
| Trips per day | 180 |
| Most frequent service | Sais Regional |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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Catania to Palermo Bus Schedule
There are several bus options that can take you from Catania to Palermo:
See more detailsHow much is a bus ticket from Catania to Palermo?
Bus tickets for a trip from Catania to Palermo cost $16.12 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.
Average bus ticket prices from Catania to Palermo by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Catania to Palermo in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $16 to $16. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on August 23, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Palermo this week, bus tickets are available starting at $16.
Average bus ticket prices from Catania to Palermo by month
Traveling from Catania to Palermo by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $16 whenever you decide to travel.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To save money on bus tickets and ensure availability, it's always best to book in advance.
What bus companies travel from Catania to Palermo?
There are multiple buses that travel from Catania to Palermo, including Sais Regional. Here is what you should know about the 1 most popular bus lines:
| BUS | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sais Regional | 180 | 2h 33m | $16.13 |
Book Sais Regional from Catania to Palermo from $15.92. There are 180 trips per day offered by Sais Regional from Catania to Palermo and you can expect on average to pay $16.13 for a Sais Regional ticket to Palermo. In Catania, Sais Regional departs to Palermo from Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena, 86 and 4 other stations. In Palermo, Sais Regional arrives at Via Oreto and one 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 173 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $15.92 for a weekend trip to Palermo.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Catania to Palermo
There are 180 scheduled buses that travel from Catania to Palermo every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Catania to Palermo without transferring.
TRIPS PER DAY
180
DIRECT TRIPS
180
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 103 miles 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.
DISTANCE (MI)
103
DISTANCE (KM)
166
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:10pm. To see the times for all buses from Catania to Palermo, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
EARLIEST BUS
2:00am
LATEST BUS
11:10pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Palermo at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, 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.
MOST CROWDED
Sunday
LEAST CROWDED
Thursday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Catania?
Main departure station: Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena, 86
Buses to Palermo leave from 5 stations in Catania.
All bus stations in Catania:
- Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena, 86
- Fontanarossa Airport
- Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino
- Catania Via Domenico Tempio
- Catania CBS
Where does the bus arrive in Palermo?
Main arrival station: Via Oreto
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Palermo.
All bus stations in Palermo:
- Via Oreto
- Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
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