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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Terminal Bus Palermo | Autostazione | Cheapest | |||||
| Palermo Oreto Orsi | Catania Fontanarossa Airport | Fastest | |||||
| Terminal Bus Palermo | Autostazione | No tags | |||||
 | Terminal Bus Palermo | Autostazione | No tags | |||||
| Terminal Bus Palermo | Autostazione | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Catania. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Palermo to Catania: Trip Overview
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Palermo to Catania Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Palermo - Catania
How much does a bus ticket from Palermo to Catania cost?
The bus ticket price from Palermo to Catania starts at US$14. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Palermo to Catania is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Palermo to Catania?
The average travel time between Palermo and Catania is around 2h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 2h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 166 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Palermo and Catania?
The number of buses from Palermo to Catania can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 91 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Palermo to Catania by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Palermo to Catania?
When taking the bus from Palermo to Catania, you can travel comfortably and safely with SAIS Autolinee, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palermo to Catania?
Buses travelling between Palermo and Catania leave from Terminal Bus Palermo or Palermo Airport and arrive at Catania Airport, Autostazione (Via d'Amico), Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Palermo to Catania was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$13To 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 US$13 to US$34 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 US$13, which is on 2025-11-05.
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 travelling 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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Popular Buses Connecting Palermo
Buses Leaving from Palermo
- Bus from Palermo to Frosinone
- Coach Palermo - Porto
- Bus Palermo - Modena
- Bus from Palermo to Maglie
- Coach Palermo - Catania
- Bus Palermo - Trapani
- Bus from Palermo to Barletta
- Coach Palermo - Petrosino
- Bus Palermo - Parma
- Bus from Palermo to Marina di Pietrapaola
- Coach Palermo - Milano
- Bus Palermo - Campobasso
- Bus from Palermo to Florence
- Coach Palermo - Cremona
- Bus Palermo - Porto Sant'Elpidio
Buses Going to Palermo
- Bus from Frosinone to Palermo
- Coach Bari - Palermo
- Bus Cosenza - Palermo
- Bus from Modena to Palermo
- Coach Outlet - Palermo
- Bus Catania - Palermo
- Bus from San Benedetto del Tronto to Palermo
- Coach Gallipoli - Palermo
- Bus Lecce - Palermo
- Bus from Alessandria to Palermo
- Coach Stazione di Mandatoriccio - Palermo
- Bus Pistoia - Palermo
- Bus from Perugia to Palermo
- Coach Giulianova - Palermo
- Bus Pordenone - Palermo
Popular Buses Connecting Catania
Buses Leaving from Catania
- Bus from Catania to Pescara
- Coach Catania - Potenza
- Bus Catania - Sorrento
- Bus from Catania to Trapani
- Coach Catania - Monopoli
- Bus Catania - Crotone
- Bus from Catania to San Vito di Cadore
- Coach Catania - Solarino
- Bus Catania - Vibo Valentia
- Bus from Catania to Gioia del Colle
- Coach Catania - Bolzano
- Bus Catania - Milano Marittima
- Bus from Catania to Mirto
- Coach Catania - Aidone
- Bus Catania - Isernia
Buses Going to Catania
- Bus from Trapani to Catania
- Coach Cosenza - Catania
- Bus Santa Venerina - Catania
- Bus from Avellino to Catania
- Coach Taranto - Catania
- Bus Monopoli - Catania
- Bus from Poggibonsi to Catania
- Coach Cremona - Catania
- Bus Butera - Catania
- Bus from Milano Marittima to Catania
- Coach Minervino Murge - Catania
- Bus Potenza - Catania
- Bus from Matera to Catania
- Coach Ragusa - Catania
- Bus Arezzo - Catania