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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: SAIS AutolineeSAIS Autolinee
9:00AM
2h40m
11:40AM
Palermo - Terminal Bus Palermo
Cheapest
Catania - Autostazione
Cheapest
Operated by: SAIS AutolineeSAIS Autolinee
10:00AM
2h40m
12:40PM
Palermo - Terminal Bus Palermo
2nd Cheapest
Catania - Autostazione
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: SAIS AutolineeSAIS Autolinee
9:05AM
2h25m
11:30AM
Palermo - Palermo Oreto Orsi
Fastest
Catania - Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Fastest
Operated by: SAIS AutolineeSAIS Autolinee
11:00AM
2h40m
1:40PM
Palermo - Terminal Bus Palermo
Catania - Autostazione
Operated by: SAIS AutolineeSAIS Autolinee
12:00PM
2h40m
2:40PM
Palermo - Terminal Bus Palermo
Catania - Autostazione
Bus Palermo to Catania: Trip Overview

Bus Palermo to Catania: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration2h 35m
Number of daily buses70
Earliest bus departure4:30 AM
Distance103 miles (166 km)
Latest bus departure8:35 PM

Palermo to Catania Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures70
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:30AM - 8:35PM
Minimum Price$16
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration2h25m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h35m
Distance103 miles (166 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteSAIS Autolinee, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$16
03/18
$16
Today
$16
03/20
$16
03/21
$16
03/22
$16
03/23
$16
03/24
$16
The cheapest trip from Palermo to Catania was searched and found on Mar 21, 2024 with a price of $16

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.

About Bus Travel

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.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Palermo by bus?

Bus from Catania to Palermo

You can also go to Catania by train

Train from Palermo to Catania

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