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Journey Information
There are 112 intercity buses per day from Palermo to Catania. Traveling by bus from Palermo to Catania usually takes around 2 hours and 34 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 | €13.90 |
| Trips per day | 112 |
| Most frequent service | Sais Regional |
| Bus lines | 2 |
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How much is a bus ticket from Palermo to Catania?
Bus tickets for a trip from Palermo to Catania cost €14.09 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.
Monthly avg. prices
If you're planning on taking a bus from Palermo to Catania, you'll be happy to know that the cost stays pretty stable throughout the year. You can expect to pay around €14 for your ticket regardless of when you plan to travel.
What bus companies travel from Palermo to Catania?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Palermo to Catania that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Sais Regional usually offers more choice, with 126 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 5 | 2h 52m | €15.31 |
| Sais Regional | 126 | 2h 33m | €14.05 |
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 Palermo to Catania, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 52 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 Palermo to Catania from €14. There are 126 trips per day offered by Sais Regional from Palermo to Catania and you can expect on average to pay for a Sais Regional ticket to Catania. In Palermo, Sais Regional departs to Catania from Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione and one other station. In Catania, Sais Regional arrives at Catania CBS and 3 other stations.
An average trip on Sais Regional from Palermo to Catania takes 2 hours and 33 minutes , while the fastest available Sais Regional trip will get you to Catania in 2 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Sais Regional offers 116 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Catania.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 34 minutes to cover the 103 miles from Palermo to Catania. 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 Catania. 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, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday 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 Palermo to Catania, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 112 scheduled buses that travel from Palermo to Catania 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 Palermo to Catania without transferring.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Palermo?
Main departure station: Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
Palermo has two bus stations with service to Catania.
All bus stations in Palermo:
Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
Via Oreto 383
Where does the bus arrive in Catania?
Main arrival station: Piazza Martiri Della Libertà
Buses arrive in Catania at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Catania:
Piazza Martiri Della Libertà
Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena 88
Catania CBS
Catania Fontanarossa Airport Dept Terminal
Fontanarossa Airport
Via D'Amico 195
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