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Catania to Palermo Bus Schedule
Bus from Catania to Palermo: Journey Information
There are 176 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 | 176 |
| Most frequent service | Sais Regional |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Price trends for buses from Catania to Palermo
Average bus ticket prices from Catania to Palermo by month
What bus companies travel from Catania to Palermo?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Catania to Palermo. Sais Regional connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sais Regional | 176 | 2h 33m | $16.05 |
Book Sais Regional from Catania to Palermo from $16. There are 176 trips per day offered by Sais Regional 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 Fontanarossa Airport 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 164 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend 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 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am 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.
City Information
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 CBS
Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena, 86
Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino
Catania Via Domenico Tempio
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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