Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Terminal Bus Palermo | Autostazione | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Palermo Oreto Orsi | Catania Fontanarossa Airport | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Bus Palermo | Autostazione | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Palermo Oreto Orsi | Autostazione | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Palermo Oreto Orsi | Autostazione | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Bus Palermo | Catania Fontanarossa Airport | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Terminal Bus Palermo | Catania Fontanarossa Airport | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Palermo Oreto Orsi | Catania Fontanarossa Airport | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Palermo to Catania
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Catania. The journey takes about 2 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just TRY 691, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Palermo and Catania
Stops in Palermo
- A
Terminal Bus Palermo
Via Tommaso Fazello, 16, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy - B
Palermo Airport
Punta Raisi, 90145, Palermo - C
Piazza Cairoli
Piazza Cairoli, 8-14, 90123 Palermo, Italy - D
Fiera
90143 Palermo PA, Italy - E
Via Paolo Balsamo, 31
Via Paolo Balsamo, 23-31, 90123 Palermo, Italy - F
Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 12
Piazza Ruggero Settimo, 12C, 90139 Palermo, Italy
Stops in Catania
- A
Autostazione (Via d'Amico)
Via D'Amico, 181, 95129 Catania CT, Italy - C
Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti
Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti, 95100 Catania CT, Italy - D
Catania Centrale
Via VI Aprile, 85 95131 Catania CT, Italy - E
Via Libertà
Piazza S. Domenico, 6, 95124 Catania CT, Italy - F
Via Domenico Tempio
Via Domenico Tempio 2, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palermo to Catania by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Palermo to Catania?
The cheapest bus tickets from Palermo to Catania start from TRY 691. The average price for this route is around TRY 911. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Palermo to Catania?
The average bus trip duration from Palermo to Catania is 2h 33m, covering a distance of 103 miles (166 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 25m and is operated by SAIS Autolinee.
Which bus companies service the Palermo to Catania route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 97 buses available per day, including services from SAIS Autolinee, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Palermo to Catania?
The earliest bus departs from Palermo to Catania at 2:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Palermo to Catania?
A bus trip from Palermo to Catania generates an estimated 4.132224999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Palermo to Catania?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is SAIS Autolinee, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 520 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Palermo to Catania?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company SAIS Autolinee has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Palermo to Catania?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is SAIS Autolinee, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Palermo to Catania?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is SAIS Autolinee, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
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 Aug 14, 2026 with a price of TRY 810To 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 TRY 810 to TRY 2,546 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 TRY 810 which is on 2026-08-15.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Palermo to Catania?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
