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The train between Catania and Palermo takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Catania to Palermo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Catania and Palermo. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catania is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Palermo at 8:29 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station and arriving at Palermo Centrale station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.
Catania to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.
Catania to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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The distance between Catania and Palermo is 168.2 km. The road distance is 209 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centrale every 2 hours. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
