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According to customer reviews, the booking experience was great and very easy. However, there were some issues with unclear directions regarding the departure stand location, which almost caused a passenger to miss their bus to the airport. Overall, customers have praised the service for being comfortable and punctual with reasonable prices.
SAIS Autolinee Palermo Catania recent customer reviews
Everything was very good.
It was enjoyable overall but it could be more organized such as form a line to get on the bus instead a pile of people try to get on the bus.
The booking experience was great, very easy. However, the directions on where the bus would be leaving from were very unclear. The departure stand was not located where it was described, resulting in me almost missing my bus to the airport.
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.
Palermo to Catania Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 70 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 4:30AM - 8:35PM |
Minimum Price | $16 |
Average Ticket Price | $18 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 2h25m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 2h35m |
Distance | 103 miles (166 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | SAIS Autolinee, FlixBus |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Palermo and Catania?
Via Tommaso Fazello, 16, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
Terminal Bus PalermoPunta Raisi, 90145, Palermo
Palermo Airport90128 Palermo PA, Italy
Palazzo Reale-OrleansPiazza Cairoli, 8-14, 90123 Palermo, Italy
Piazza Cairoli90143 Palermo PA, Italy
FieraPiazza Ruggero Settimo, 12C, 90139 Palermo, Italy
Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 12Via D'Amico, 181, 95129 Catania CT, Italy
Autostazione (Via d'Amico)Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti, 95100 Catania CT, Italy
Via MichelangeloVia VI Aprile, 85 95131 Catania CT, Italy
Catania CentralePiazza S. Domenico, 6, 95124 Catania CT, Italy
Via LibertàVia Domenico Tempio 2, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
Via Domenico TempioFrequently asked questions for your trip Palermo - Catania
You can take a bus or a train to go from Palermo to Catania. The two options are practical and sustainable ways to reach Catania. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.
On average, the trip from Palermo to Catania takes around 2h 35m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 2h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 103 miles (166 km) that separate the two cities.
The distance separating Palermo and Catania is 103 miles (166 km).
About 70 buses travel this route daily, provided by SAIS Autolinee and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Palermo to Catania may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Palermo to Catania as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The bus service operates between 4:30 AM and 8:35 PM.
The majority of buses traveling from Palermo to Catania start their journey at Terminal Bus Palermo and wind up at Catania Airport. These are the most popular 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.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Palermo to Catania by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $17.
You can expect to pay around $18 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $17 and $42, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.
Yes, a day trip from Palermo to Catania is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 4h 50m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Catania before making your way back to Palermo.
Once in Catania, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Teatro Romano & Odeon, Etnaland, Vincenzo Bellini Museum, Orto Botanico and Museo del Cinema.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palermo to Catania, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $16 to $20 for a bus ticket from Palermo to Catania based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2024-03-21.
Usually Flixbus 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.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Palermo to Catania.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Palermo to Catania, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Palermo to Catania that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Palermo to Catania, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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Bus from Catania to PalermoYou can also go to Catania by train
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Popular Buses Connecting Palermo
Buses Leaving from Palermo
- Bus from Palermo to Messina
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Buses Going to Palermo
- Bus from Messina to Palermo
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- Bus Lecce - Palermo
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- Bus from Syracuse to Palermo
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- Taormina - Palermo
- Bus from Cefalu to Palermo
- Bus Ragusa - Palermo
- Rome - Palermo
- Bus from Naples to Palermo
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Popular Buses Connecting Catania
Buses Leaving from Catania
- Bus from Catania to Agrigento
- Bus Catania - Trapani
- Catania - Ragusa
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- Catania - Gela
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- Bus Catania - Giardini Naxos
- Catania - Pozzallo
- Bus from Catania to Comiso
- Bus Catania - Marina di Ragusa
- Catania - Cefalu
- Bus from Catania to Milazzo
- Bus Catania - Naples
- Catania - Rome
Buses Going to Catania
- Bus from Messina to Catania
- Bus Bari - Catania
- Agrigento - Catania
- Bus from Ragusa to Catania
- Bus Trapani - Catania
- Caltagirone - Catania
- Bus from Noto to Catania
- Bus Pozzallo - Catania
- Giardini Naxos - Catania
- Bus from Gela to Catania
- Bus Rome - Catania
- Enna - Catania
- Bus from Cefalu to Catania
- Bus Milazzo - Catania
- Licata - Catania
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- Bus from Catania to Taormina
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