What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Acireale?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Acireale is to bus which costs €11 - €22 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Acireale?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Acireale is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Acireale?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Acireale. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Acireale via Catania Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Palermo to Acireale?

The distance between Palermo and Acireale is 226 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Acireale without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Acireale without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €11 - €22.

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Acireale?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Palermo to Acireale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Acireale train from?

Palermo to Acireale train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Acireale?

The best way to get from Palermo to Acireale is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €11 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Palermo to Acireale train arrive?

Palermo to Acireale train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Centrale station.

Can I drive from Palermo to Acireale?

Yes, the driving distance between Palermo to Acireale is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Palermo to Acireale.

Where can I stay near Acireale?

There are 5019+ hotels available in Acireale.

Palermo to Acireale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Palermo to Acireale by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
3h 25m
€11–22
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain 5506 / ...
3h 45m
€19–26
Drive 231.6 km
1. Drive from Palermo to Acirealecar 231.6 km
2h 37m
€36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PMO - CTA
5h 6m
€72–200

Palermo to Acireale by bus and train

163Weekly Services

3h 25mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.8 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Acireale, Italy?

SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17–21 and the journey takes 3h.

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