There are 4 ways to get from Catania to Sicily by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 3h 9m
€15 - €17
Cheapest option
Bus via Catania–Fontanarossa Airport • 3h 9m
€13 - €18
2 alternative options
Train • 3h 31m
€18 - €33
Drive • 2h 19m
€26 - €40
Catania to Sicily by bus
The bus journey time between Catania and Sicily is around 3h 7m and covers a distance of around 212 km. The fastest bus normally takes 3h. Operated by FlixBus and AMAT Palermo S.p.A., the Catania to Sicily bus service departs from Catania and arrives in Piazza Boiardo. Typically six buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Bus route overview
First and last buses
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Catania to Sicily bus schedules
Departing Thursday, June 24, 2021
Departing Friday, June 25, 2021
Departing Saturday, June 26, 2021
Departing Sunday, June 27, 2021
Departing Monday, June 28, 2021
Departing Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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Last updated: 22 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Sicily is to bus via Catania–Fontanarossa Airport which costs €13 - €18 and takes 3h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Sicily is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Stazione Centrale - Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Catania and Sicily is 81 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Sicily without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs €14 - €17.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Catania to Sicily, including transfers.
Catania to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania station.
The best way to get from Catania to Sicily is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs €14 - €17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 31m.
Catania to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catania to Sicily is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Catania to Sicily.
- Distance: 81.4 km
- Duration: 3h 9m
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Sicily, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Catania to Palermo twice daily. Tickets cost €12 - €15 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16 - €35 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €29 - €32
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Catania to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo - Via Oreto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
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