| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 7pax | Any time | +3h | $501.28 | |
Bus | Sais Regional | Standard AC | 04:30 | 07:05 | $16.13 | |
Flight | Condor | Economy | 05:40 | 10:55 | $268.82 | |
Bus | Sais Regional | Standard AC | 06:00 | 08:30 | $16.13 | |
Flight | Alitalia | Economy | 06:20 | 15:05 | $103.70 | |
Flight | Volotea | Economy | 06:45 | 21:10 | $66.05 | |
Bus | Sais Regional | Standard AC | 07:05 | 09:30 | $16.13 | |
Flight | DAT | Economy | 07:35 | 13:30 | $169.17 | |
Bus | Sais Regional | Standard AC | 08:00 | 10:30 | $16.13 | |
Train | Trenitalia | Standard | 08:27 | 14:03 | $47.21 | |
Bus | Sais Regional | Standard AC | 09:00 | 11:30 | $16.13 | |
Bus | Sais Regional | Standard AC | 09:30 | 12:00 | $16.13 | |
Train | Trenitalia | Standard | 09:51 | 14:43 | $41.79 | |
Flight | Alitalia | Economy | 10:10 | 23:10 | $403.23 | |
Bus | Sais Regional | Standard AC | 10:30 | 13:00 | $16.13 | |
Flight | Vueling | Economy | 10:50 | 13:55 | $242.75 | |
Flight | FlexFlight | Economy | 11:10 | 10:40 | $546.73 | |
Bus | Sais Regional | Standard AC | 11:30 | 14:00 | $16.69 | |
Flight | AeroItalia | Economy | 11:50 | 21:50 | $391.64 | |
Flight | Alitalia | Economy | 12:15 | 13:20 | $154.11 |
Travelling between Palermo and Catania is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 590.02 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.35.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 16 hours to travel between Palermo and Catania depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Palermo and Catania. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h 35m to reach Catania.
Travelling between Palermo and Catania can be as cheap as USD 18.35 if you opt for a Sais Regional bus and as expensive as USD 590.02 if you buy a Walk Around Sicily taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Palermo to Catania.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
FlixBus, Sais Regional
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Non Solo Transfer, Walk Around Sicily
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $19 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 20m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:10 PM |
| Departures per day | 161 |
| Distance | 117 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | AeroItalia, Alitalia, FlixBus, Non Solo Transfer, Sais Regional, Trenitalia, Walk Around Sicily, Wizz Air Malta |