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Galleria Regionale della Sicilia - Palazzo Abatellis
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£13
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£13
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
2 h 25 m
Buses on 30 Aug
36
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 36 buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo, including 36 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8890
60016
AGG-165
60006
adeguamento 6
60006
8892
adeguamento 6
60019
AGGIUNTA 38Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a flight costs an average of £271.
Distance: 166 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Ferry |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price | £271 Average Price | £51 Average Price |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo coaches for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA230 · Regionale 5513 · treno 5513 effettuato con bus PA331 | 15:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3h27 | 18:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
60017 | 15:40 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 18:05 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
60017 | 15:40 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 18:10 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8881 | 16:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 18:35 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8881 | 16:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 18:40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8892 | 17:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 19:35 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8892 | 17:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 19:40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA254 · Regionale 5519 · treno 5519 effettuato con bus PA333 | 17:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3h27 | 20:58 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
AGG-166 | 18:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 20:45 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-166 | 18:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 20:40 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8894 | 19:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 21:45 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8894 | 19:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h40 | 21:50 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8893 | 20:40 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 23:10 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8893 | 20:40 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 23:05 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
AGGIUNTA 38 | 7:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 9:35 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA 38 | 7:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 9:40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA 39 | 8:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 10:40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA 39 | 8:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 10:35 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 9:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 11:40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA40 | 9:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 11:35 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
60006 | 9:40 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 12:10 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
60006 | 9:40 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 12:05 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8885 | 10:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h35 | 12:45 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8885 | 10:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 12:40 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
60016 | 10:40 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 13:10 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
60016 | 10:40 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 13:05 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
8884 | 11:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 13:40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
8884 | 11:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 13:35 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-163 | 12:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 14:40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-163 | 12:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 14:35 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-164 | 13:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 15:40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGG-164 | 13:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 15:35 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 14:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h25 | 16:35 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA44 | 14:10 Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h30 | 16:40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:10, the last at 18:40. The fastest coach covers the 166 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 6:10 |
Last bus 18:40 |
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Discover the best of Palermo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Palermo trip today.
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Archaeological museum with Greek, Roman and Etruscan finds, coins and sculpture. A strong choice for understanding Sicily’s ancient past.
Modern and contemporary art museum in a restored monastery complex. Visit for Italian art, changing exhibitions and a central historic setting.
Monumental square at the junction of Palermo’s historic main streets. A classic meeting point with theatrical Baroque façades and constant street life.
Elegant square beside Teatro Massimo, popular for strolling and people-watching. A useful base for exploring central Palermo on foot.
Historic market district with layered architecture, lively lanes and everyday city life. Best for atmosphere, street scenes and local character.
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic, especially beloved in Palermo for its hearty, portable character.
Soft sesame-topped roll stuffed with spleen and lung, often with ricotta or caciocavallo. A distinctive Palermo sandwich with deep working-class roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts. It captures Palermo’s Arab-Norman culinary heritage through sweet-savoury flavours.
Traditional restaurant serving Sicilian seafood, pasta and Palermo classics in an elegant but relaxed historic-centre atmosphere.
Historic market stall famed for pane ca meusa and other Palermo street-food staples in a lively, no-frills setting.
Long-established informal spot known for arancine, panelle and other classic rosticceria specialities popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: street food and buses are cheap, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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