How much does a train ticket cost from Catania to Palermo?

The cheapest train tickets from Catania to Palermo start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Catania to Palermo?

The average train journey time from Catania to Palermo is 2h 57m, covering a distance of 104 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 47m and is operated by Trenitalia .

Which train operators serve the Catania to Palermo route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Catania to Palermo?

The earliest train from Catania to Palermo departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 17:42.

Train Catania to Palermo from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Catania to Palermo on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:40	Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto	2h 49m	12:29	Palermo Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	09:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	12:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	10:15	Catania Centrale	5h 8m	15:23	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	10:32	Catania Centrale	4h 45m	15:17	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	15:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	18:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Catania to Palermo on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto	2h 49m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	15:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	18:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	17:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	20:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	15:40	Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto	2h 49m	18:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Catania to Palermo on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto	2h 49m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	09:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	12:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	15:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	18:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	17:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	20:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Catania to Palermo on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto	2h 49m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	09:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	12:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	15:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	18:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	17:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	20:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Catania to Palermo on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto	2h 49m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	09:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	12:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	15:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	18:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	17:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	20:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Catania to Palermo on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto	2h 49m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	09:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	12:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	15:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	18:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	17:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	20:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Catania to Palermo on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto	2h 49m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	09:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	12:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	15:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	18:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	17:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	20:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Catania to Palermo on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto	2h 49m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	CheapestFastest
Train	07:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	10:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	09:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	12:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	15:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	18:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags
Train	17:32	Catania Centrale	2h 57m	20:29	Palermo Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 09:22 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Catania to Palermo

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

103 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £40	Average duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £57	Average duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £19	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Catania and Palermo?

Catania

A
Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto
Catania Airport-Fontanarossa Station, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
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B
Catania Centrale
Via VI Aprile, 85 95131 Catania CT, Italy
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C
Autostazione (Via d'Amico)
Via D'Amico, 181, 95129 Catania CT, Italy
D
Acquicella
Via Adamo 18, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
E
Europa
95129 Catania CT, Italy
F
San Martino Piana
Contrada Iungetto, Catania, CT 95121, 95121 Catania CT, Italy

Palermo

A
Palermo Centrale
Stazione Centrale - Cupani 3, 90123, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
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B
Vespri
Via del Vespro, 90127 Palermo PA, Italy
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C
Terminal Bus Palermo
Via Tommaso Fazello, 16, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
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D
Francia
90146 Palermo PA, Italy
E
Guadagna
90124 Palermo PA, Italy
F
La Malfa
90146 Palermo PA, Italy

Train Companies

Trenitalia

4/556 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi2.3

Based on 56 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Trenitalia ticket prices on this trip start at £19

IT train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Catania to Palermo by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Catania to Palermo?
The cheapest train tickets from Catania to Palermo start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £20. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Catania to Palermo?
The average train journey time from Catania to Palermo is 2h 57m, covering a distance of 104 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 47m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which train operators serve the Catania to Palermo route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Catania to Palermo?
The earliest train from Catania to Palermo departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 17:42.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/11

£16

28/11

£16

Today

£16

30/11

£16

01/12

£16

02/12

£16

03/12

£16

04/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Catania to Palermo was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Catania to Palermo as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £21 for a train ticket from Catania to Palermo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-04.