Next bus departures

Next departures for Palermo to Catania on August 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:15am	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 25m	8:30am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	8:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:55am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	9:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Terminal Bus Palermo	3h 30m	2:35pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	10:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 55m	6:20pm	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Catania on August 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	12:10pm	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 25m	12:00pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	12:45pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:55am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	1:40pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Terminal Bus Palermo	3h 30m	2:35pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	2:40pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 55m	6:20pm	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Catania on August 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	9:40am	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	7:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 25m	9:30am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	10:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:55am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	11:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Terminal Bus Palermo	3h 30m	2:35pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	12:10pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 55m	6:20pm	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Catania on August 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:15am	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 25m	8:30am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	8:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:55am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	9:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Terminal Bus Palermo	3h 30m	2:35pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	10:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 55m	6:20pm	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Catania on August 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:15am	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 25m	8:30am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	8:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:55am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	9:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Terminal Bus Palermo	3h 30m	2:35pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	10:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 55m	6:20pm	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Catania on August 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:15am	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 25m	8:30am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	8:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Terminal Bus Palermo	3h 30m	2:35pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	9:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 55m	6:20pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	10:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 55m	9:10pm	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Catania on August 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:15am	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 25m	8:30am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	8:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Terminal Bus Palermo	3h 30m	2:35pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	9:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 55m	6:20pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 40m	10:40am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 55m	9:10pm	Autostazione	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Palermo to Catania

We recommend taking the bus

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 MAD 131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

105bus per day

2h 33mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceMAD 131 - MAD 461	Average Duration2h 33m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceMAD 230 - MAD 474	Average Duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Palermo and Catania

Stops in Palermo

A
Terminal Bus Palermo
Via Tommaso Fazello, 16, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
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B
Palermo Airport
Punta Raisi, 90145, Palermo
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C
Piazza Cairoli
Piazza Cairoli, 8-14, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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D
Fiera
90143 Palermo PA, Italy
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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
B
Catania Airport
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C
Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti
Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti, 95100 Catania CT, Italy
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D
Catania Centrale
Via VI Aprile, 85 95131 Catania CT, Italy
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E
Via Libertà
Piazza S. Domenico, 6, 95124 Catania CT, Italy
F
Via Domenico Tempio
Via Domenico Tempio 2, 95121 Catania CT, Italy

Compare bus companies

SAIS Autolinee

4.3/5520 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.0

Passengers consistently highlight the comfort and cleanliness of the buses, with many noting that they departed on time. The air conditioning was appreciated for maintaining a pleasant atmosphere during trips. Staff were described as friendly and helpful, contributing to an overall positive travel experience. Some reviews mention minor delays due to traffic or unclear departure directions but these did not significantly impact satisfaction levels among travelers.

SAIS Autolinee Palermo Catania recent customer reviews

The drive didn’t announce that the stop at the airport and we found out that we missed our stop when we already been too far from it. To our question why there was no announcement and what should we do now, he just suggested to search in google. very strange experience.

Арина А.

July 11, 2026

It was an older vehicle, one charging port was broken, my arm rest was broken and woudnt stay up, and the bus driver didn’t take me to my stop

Gabriel A.

June 15, 2026

Bus was on time at departure and only 10mins behind at arrival due to heavy traffic

Chin F.

May 14, 2026

FlixBus

3.5/515,003 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have reported that the bus service was punctual and provided a pleasant travel experience. The driver was noted for being professional and cautious, contributing to an overall lovely environment during the journey.

Flixbus Palermo Catania recent customer reviews

Promptitude, prudent driver, lovely environment!

Elena P.

October 23, 2025

Bus was on time and driver very professional

Daryl G.

November 19, 2024

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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 MAD 131. The average price for this route is around MAD 175. 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 105 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 4:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Palermo to Catania?
A bus trip from Palermo to Catania generates an estimated 4.132200000000001 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.

Best price found

08/05

MAD 159

08/06

MAD 226

Today

MAD 159

08/08

MAD 159

08/09

MAD 159

08/10

MAD 159

08/11

MAD 159

08/12

MAD 159

The cheapest trip from Palermo to Catania was searched and found on Aug 10, 2026 with a price of MAD 159

To 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 MAD 159 to MAD 464 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 MAD 159 which is on 2026-08-10.

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.