The cheapest and fastest coaches from Catania to Palermo
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
75
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Catania to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Palermo will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $15.
Of the 75 buses that leave Catania for Palermo every day 75 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus3:30 PM3h50Catania, Via D'Amico7:20 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$151One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:15 AM2h45Catania, Via D'Amico11:00 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:45 PM2h30Catania, Via D'Amico3:15 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 changes
88947:08 PM2h37Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)9:45 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi$171One-way0 changes
88826:08 AM2h32Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)8:40 AMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$171One-way0 changes
AGGIUNTA409:10 AM2h25Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)11:35 AMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi$171One-way0 changes
AGGIUNTA442:10 PM2h25Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)4:35 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi$171One-way0 changes
88814:10 PM2h25Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)6:35 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi$171One-way0 changes
AGG-1629:40 AM2h25Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)12:05 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi$171One-way0 changes
888411:10 AM2h25Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)1:35 PMPalermo, Oreto - Orsi$171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Catania to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Catania to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $11, and a ferry costs an average of $68.
Distance: 166 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Ferry |
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$16 Average Price Cheapest | $22 Average Price | $71 Average Price |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Catania to Palermo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Palermo coaches for today, Wednesday, 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8882 | 6:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 8:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8882 | 6:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 8:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8882 | 6:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 8:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8882 | 6:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 8:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
Aggiunta 38 | 7:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 9:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
Aggiunta 38 | 7:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 9:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
Aggiunta 38 | 7:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 9:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
Aggiunta 38 | 7:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 9:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8883 | 8:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 10:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8883 | 8:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 10:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8883 | 8:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 10:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8883 | 8:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 10:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h45 | 11:00 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 9:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 11:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 9:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 11:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 9:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 11:35 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 9:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 11:40 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 12:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 12:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-162 | 9:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 12:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8885 | 10:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 12:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8885 | 10:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 12:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8885 | 10:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 12:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8885 | 10:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 12:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8884 | 11:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 1:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8884 | 11:08 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 1:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8884 | 11:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 1:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8884 | 11:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 1:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8887 | 12:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 2:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8887 | 12:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 2:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8887 | 12:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 2:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8887 | 12:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 2:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2h30 | 3:15 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8888 | 1:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 3:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8888 | 1:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 3:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8888 | 1:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 3:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8888 | 1:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 3:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 4:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 4:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 4:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 2:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 4:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 5:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 5:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 5:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
adeguamento 6 | 3:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 5:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3h50 | 7:20 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
60017 | 3:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 6:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
60017 | 3:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 6:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
60017 | 3:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 6:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
60017 | 3:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 6:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8881 | 4:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 6:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8881 | 4:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 6:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8881 | 4:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 6:40 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8881 | 4:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 6:35 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8889 | 5:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 7:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8889 | 5:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 7:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8889 | 5:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 7:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8889 | 5:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 7:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 8:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 8:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 8:40 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-166 | 6:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 8:45 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8894 | 7:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h37 | 9:45 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8894 | 7:08 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h42 | 9:50 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8894 | 7:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h40 | 9:50 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8894 | 7:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 9:45 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8893 | 8:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 11:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8893 | 8:38 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 11:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8893 | 8:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 11:05 PM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8893 | 8:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 11:10 PM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday, 28 May | |||||
Aggiunta 161 | 4:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h32 | 7:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
Aggiunta 161 | 4:38 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 2h27 | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
Aggiunta 161 | 4:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 7:10 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
Aggiunta 161 | 4:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 7:05 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania to Palermo
Buses from Catania to Palermo run on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 41 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:14, the last at 21:10. The fastest coach covers the 166 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 2:14 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, FlixBus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti from Catania to PalermoYou can travel by bus between Catania to Palermo with Sais Regional, FlixBus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti for as low as $11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Catania to Palermo coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Palermo by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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