How to get from Catania to Palermo
Catania to Palermo is 166 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 2h 35m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Catania to Palermo by price and travel time (route calculated on 29 October 2026).
- 24 bus departures a day with Sais Regional, FlixBus
- First bus at 07:00, last at 10:05
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 35m
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 29 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Catania to Palermo. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 166 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
166 km
Catania to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Catania → Palermobus12Go·2h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Catania to Palermo
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €51 | |
| November 2026 | €33 | |
| December 2026 | €41 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Catania to Palermo
Sais Regional, FlixBus runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 10:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sais Regional, FlixBusbus | 24 | 07:00 | 10:05 |
All departures
- 07:00
- 07:05
- 07:06
- 07:08
- 07:10
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:06
- 08:08
- 08:10
- 08:15
- 08:35
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 09:06
- 09:08
- 09:10
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:36
- 09:38
- 09:40
- 10:00
- 10:05
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 30
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Catania to Palermo works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 29 October 2026. Start with a 12Go bus from Catania to Palermo, about 2h 35m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Where to stay
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Catania to Palermo: common questions
How long does it take to get from Catania to Palermo?
Routavio's route check on 29 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Catania to Palermo?
The first bus with Sais Regional, FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 10:05, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Catania to Palermo?
Routavio's timetable check shows 24 bus departures a day with Sais Regional, FlixBus, between 07:00 and 10:05.
How far is Palermo from Catania?
About 166 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Catania to Palermo cost?
Routavio's price check on 2 October 2026 puts the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Catania to Palermo?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with 12Go.
Can you get from Catania to Palermo without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Palermo?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go
Route calculated: 29 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026