How to get from Catania to Palermo
- 166 km as the crow flies
- 24 bus departures a day with Sais Regional, FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Catania to Palermo: bus. The two cities are about 166 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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166 km
Catania to Palermo: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Catania-Fontanarossa Airport → PalermobusRegional connection·4h 16m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Catania to Palermo
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€37November 2026
€34Departures 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Catania to Palermo works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Catania to Palermo, about 4h 16m. In total it's roughly €30 over 4h 16m, direct, no transfers.
Catania to Palermo: common questions
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?
24 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.
Which operators run Catania to Palermo?
On this route you travel with Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Palermo?
Usually 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.
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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: Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026