Cheap bus tickets from Catania to Palermo

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Bus from Catania to Palermo: Journey Information

There are 179 intercity buses per day from Catania to Palermo. Traveling by bus from Catania to Palermo usually takes around 2 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Distance: 103 mi (166 km)
Shortest duration: 2h 25m
Cheapest price: NOK 108.68
Trips per day: 179
Most frequent service: Sais Regional
Bus lines: 2

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Catania to Palermo Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Catania to Palermo:

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How much is a bus ticket from Catania to Palermo?

Bus tickets for a trip from Catania to Palermo cost NOK 153.90 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.

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 NOK 152 to NOK 152. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on September 24, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Palermo this week, bus tickets are available starting at NOK 152.

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 NOK 152 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. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap bus tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.

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 175 scheduled trips per day.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
FlixBus	5	3h 1m	NOK 180.26
Sais Regional	175	2h 33m	NOK 153.70

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 3 hours and 1 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 NOK 152.29. There are 175 trips per day offered by Sais Regional from Catania to Palermo and you can expect on average to pay NOK 153.70 for a Sais Regional ticket to Palermo. In Catania, Sais Regional departs to Palermo from Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino 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 NOK 152.29 for a weekend trip to Palermo.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Catania to Palermo

There are 179 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

179

Direct trips

179

The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 34 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 4:30am and the last bus leaves at 8:40pm. To see the times for all buses from Catania to Palermo, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest bus

4:30am

Latest bus

8:40pm

Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

Most crowded

Thursday

Least crowded

Monday

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Catania?

Main departure station: Fontanarossa Airport

Buses to Palermo leave from 6 stations in Catania.

All bus stations in Catania:

Fontanarossa Airport
Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena, 86
Catania CBS
Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino
Catania Via Domenico Tempio
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.

All bus stations in Palermo:

Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
Via Oreto

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