There are 4 ways to get from Palermo to Buscemi by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain 5506 / ...
4h 19m€85–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Buscemibus
5h 45m€17–33Drive 233.7 km
- Drive from Palermo to Buscemicar 233.7 km
3h 34m€38–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain 5506 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Buscemibus
6h 18m€33–45
Palermo to Buscemi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Buscemi is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Buscemi is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Buscemi. However, there are services departing from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and arriving at Buscemi via Catania Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Buscemi. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Lentini via Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Palermo and Buscemi is 295 km. The road distance is 233.7 km.
The best way to get from Palermo to Buscemi without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €85 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Palermo to Buscemi, including transfers.
Palermo to Buscemi bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.
Palermo to Buscemi train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Buscemi is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Buscemi, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Buscemi via Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal and Catania Airport in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
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Booking & Getting There
Palermo to Buscemi bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal station.
Palermo to Buscemi train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo to Buscemi is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Palermo to Buscemi.
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