What is the travel distance from Catania to Palermo?

The distance between the two cities is 103 miles (166 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Catania to Palermo?

The majority of buses traveling from Catania to Palermo start their journey at Catania Airport and wind up at Terminal Bus Palermo. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Palermo?

Once in Palermo, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Majolica Museum " Stanze al Genio" Torre di San Nicolò all'Albergheria, Cattedrale di Palermo, Castello della Zisa and Teatro Massimo.

Bus Catania to Palermo from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Catania to Palermo on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	Catania Airport	2h 50m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	12:10pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	2h 25m	2:35pm	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Autostazione	2h 40m	3:40pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Autostazione	3h 5m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Autostazione	2h 40m	4:40pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Palermo on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Autostazione	2h 40m	9:40am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	2h 25m	9:35am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Autostazione	2h 40m	10:40am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Catania Airport	2h 25m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Autostazione	2h 40m	11:40am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Palermo on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Catania Airport	2h 25m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	4:40am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	2h 25m	7:05am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Autostazione	2h 40m	7:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Catania Airport	2h 50m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Autostazione	2h 40m	8:40am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Palermo on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Catania Airport	2h 25m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	4:40am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	2h 25m	7:05am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Autostazione	2h 40m	7:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Autostazione	2h 45m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Autostazione	2h 40m	8:40am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Palermo on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Catania Airport	2h 25m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	4:40am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	2h 25m	7:05am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Autostazione	2h 40m	7:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Autostazione	2h 45m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Autostazione	2h 40m	8:40am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Palermo on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Catania Airport	2h 25m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	4:40am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	2h 25m	7:05am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Autostazione	2h 40m	7:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Catania Airport	2h 50m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Autostazione	2h 40m	8:40am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Palermo on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Catania Airport	2h 25m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	4:40am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	2h 25m	7:05am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	4:30am	Autostazione	2h 40m	7:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Catania Airport	2h 50m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Autostazione	2h 40m	8:40am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Palermo on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:35am	Catania Airport	2h 25m	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	Cheapest
Bus	7:10am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	2h 25m	9:35am	Palermo Via Oreto	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Autostazione	2h 40m	9:40am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Catania Airport	2h 50m	4:55pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Autostazione	2h 40m	10:40am	Terminal Bus Palermo	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Catania to Palermo

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $54	Average Duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $73	Average Duration4h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $24	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

SAIS Autolinee

4/5480 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.2

Many users appreciated the clean and comfortable buses, as well as the friendly and helpful drivers. The service was generally timely with easy booking processes. However, some travelers noted occasional delays at Catania airport and mentioned that WiFi connectivity could be improved for a better experience on longer trips.

SAIS Autolinee Catania Palermo recent customer reviews

We left on time and we arrived on time. We also had a toilette on board that was actually available.

Robert T.

November 9, 2025

Bus broke down on the motorway halfway there! We had to sit inside without air conditioning for an hour waiting for another bus to pick us up. The bus was old and dirty so it's hardly surprising it broke down. We arrived two hours after we were supposed to. Worse trip ever, wish I had taken the train!

Katie S.

November 2, 2025

Modern bus with charging via USB ports, departure on time, arrival delayed due to traffic

Eliska M.

October 30, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,318 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Catania and Palermo?

Stops in Catania

A - Catania Airport

B - Autostazione (Via d'Amico)

C - Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti

D - Catania Centrale

E - Via Libertà

F - Via Domenico Tempio

Stops in Palermo

A - Terminal Bus Palermo

B - Palermo Airport

C - Piazza Cairoli

D - Fiera

E - Via Paolo Balsamo, 21

F - Via Paolo Balsamo, 31

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Catania to Palermo by bus

What is the travel distance from Catania to Palermo?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Catania to Palermo?
What are the best sights and things to do in Palermo?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$17

11/14

$17

Today

$14

11/16

$15

11/17

$14

11/18

$13

11/19

$13

11/20

$12

The cheapest trip from Catania to Palermo was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Catania to Palermo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $20 for a bus ticket from Catania to Palermo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually SAIS Autolinee will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.