The train between Palermo and Catania takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Catania. 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 5 times a day between Palermo and Catania. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Catania at 8:18 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 Palermo station and arriving at Catania station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.
Palermo to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.
The distance between Palermo and Catania is 168.2 km. The road distance is 235 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa 5 times a day. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
