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Compare all timetables for the bus from Catania to Palermo

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Catania to Palermo from various bus operators like Sais Autolinee or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$14
tomorrow
$11
Sunday
$12
Monday
$11
Tuesday
$11
Wednesday
$11
Thursday
$11

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 5m 1:40 PM Catania Central Bus Station 4:45 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $14
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 4:30 AM Catania Central Bus Station 7:05 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 8:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 7:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 9:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16
FlixBus 2h 40m 8:50 AM Catania Central Bus Station 11:30 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 45m 8:15 AM Catania Central Bus Station 11:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
FlixBus 2h 30m 11:55 AM Catania Central Bus Station 2:25 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
FlixBus 3h 5m 1:50 PM Catania Central Bus Station 4:55 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 7:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 9:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 8:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 10:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 40m 8:50 AM Catania Central Bus Station 11:30 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $12
FlixBus 2h 30m 11:45 AM Catania Central Bus Station 2:15 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $14
FlixBus 3h 5m 1:40 PM Catania Central Bus Station 4:45 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $14
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 7:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 9:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 8:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 10:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 45m 8:15 AM Catania Central Bus Station 11:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
FlixBus 2h 30m 11:55 AM Catania Central Bus Station 2:25 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
FlixBus 3h 5m 1:50 PM Catania Central Bus Station 4:55 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 4:30 AM Catania Central Bus Station 7:05 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 8:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 40m 8:50 AM Catania Central Bus Station 11:30 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
FlixBus 2h 30m 11:45 AM Catania Central Bus Station 2:15 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 4:30 AM Catania Central Bus Station 7:05 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 8:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 7:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 9:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 45m 8:15 AM Catania Central Bus Station 11:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
FlixBus 2h 30m 11:55 AM Catania Central Bus Station 2:25 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $14
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 4:30 AM Catania Central Bus Station 7:05 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 8:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 35m 7:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 9:35 AM Palermo Oreto Orsi Bus Stop  Basic $16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 2h 45m 8:15 AM Catania Central Bus Station 11:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
FlixBus 3h 5m 1:50 PM Catania Central Bus Station 4:55 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Economy $11
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 4:30 AM Catania Central Bus Station 7:10 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 8:40 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 7:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station 9:40 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop  Basic $16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Catania to Palermo is $11 on 2/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Catania and Palermo

See here how frequent the connections between Catania and Palermo are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 442 daily buses from Catania to Palermo. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 291 daily coaches between Catania and Palermo.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 1183 buses from Catania to Palermo, while Night sees the fewest connections between Catania and Palermo, with 120 offers.

Facts about the bus from Catania to Palermo

Compare all providers like Sais Autolinee and FlixBus that travel 418 times every day by bus from Catania to Palermo in one click! Book your bus ticket from Catania to Palermo starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus $11
Fastest Bus 2h 27m
Earliest Bus 4:30 AM
Latest Bus 8:38 PM
Daily Bus Routes 418 Ø
Distance 103.0 miles
Bus Companies Sais Autolinee and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Catania to Palermo

Every day, 418 buses from 2 bus companies leave Catania for Palermo: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 02/05
Friday 02/06
$14
Saturday 02/07
$17
Sunday 02/08
$17
Monday 02/09
$17
Tuesday 02/10
$11
Wednesday 02/11
$11
Thursday 02/12
$18
Friday 02/13
$11
Saturday 02/14
$17
Sunday 02/15
$12
Monday 02/16
$12
Tuesday 02/17
$11
Wednesday 02/18
$11
Thursday 02/19
$11
Friday 02/20
$11
Saturday 02/21
$11
Sunday 02/22
$11
Monday 02/23
$11
Tuesday 02/24
$11
Wednesday 02/25
$11
Thursday 02/26
$11
Friday 02/27
$11
Saturday 02/28

The cheapest time to travel from Catania to Palermo

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Catania to Palermo, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $11, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Catania to Palermo. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Catania to Palermo, with $11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

How to save money travelling from Catania to Palermo

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Catania to Palermo in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Catania to Palermo, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Catania to Palermo are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Catania to Palermo

These are the most booked bus companies between Catania to Palermo from our users.

Sais Autolinee from Catania to Palermo

Sais Autolinee

Here you will find the key facts about the Sais Autolinee bus route Catania to Palermo:

Cheapest Price $16
Fastest Bus 2h 27m
Earliest Bus 4:30 AM
Last Bus 8:38 PM
Daily Connections 415 Ø
Found on 2/5/2026

FlixBus from Catania to Palermo

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Catania to Palermo:

Cheapest Price $11
Fastest Bus 2h 30m
Earliest Bus 8:50 AM
Last Bus 1:50 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 2/5/2026

All bus stations and stops in Catania and Palermo

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Catania and Palermo.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Catania to Palermo? Compare all modes of transports from Catania to Palermo.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Catania to Palermo

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Catania to Palermo? Or which bus companies serve the route Catania to Palermo? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Catania to Palermo bus

How much does a Catania Palermo bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 3h 5m to reach Palermo. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Catania to Palermo?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $34. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Palermo.

On average, how many connections are available from Catania to Palermo each day?

Every day, the Catania to Palermo bus route is served by approximately 418 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Catania to Palermo take?

The fastest bus from Catania to Palermo is offered by Sais Autolinee and takes 2h 27m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Catania to Palermo?

The earliest bus arriving in Palermo from Catania starts at 4:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Catania to Palermo?

The latest bus trip departing from Catania for Palermo starts at 8:38 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Catania Palermo route?

When traveling by bus from Catania to Palermo, passengers can travel with Sais Autolinee and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Palermo?

You can check all the direct connections between Catania and Palermo by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Sais Autolinee and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Catania to Palermo bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Catania Palermo bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Catania Palermo bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Catania to Palermo on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Catania to Palermo?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 418 daily trips between Catania and Palermo. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Catania to Palermo?

Prices and availability for 418 trips between Catania and Palermo change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Catania to Palermo

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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