The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 9 trains that leave Catania Centrale for Palermo Centrale every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.
Regionale Veloce 5513
Regionale Veloce 5501
Regionale Veloce 5519
Regionale Veloce 5511
Regionale Veloce 5503
Regionale Veloce 5513
Regionale Veloce 5501
Regionale Veloce 5519
Regionale Veloce 5511
Regionale Veloce 5503Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a ferry costs an average of £50.
Distance: 166 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 5519 | 16:32 Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 19:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12994+ Intercity 729 | 16:50 Catania Centrale | 5h45 | 22:35 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
Regionale Veloce 5501 | 04:00 Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 06:57 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5503 | 06:32 Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 09:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5491 | 08:32 Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 11:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 5361 | 09:15 Catania Centrale | 5h08 | 14:23 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 21507 · Regionale 21532 · Regionale 5414 | 09:32 Catania Centrale | 4h45 | 14:17 Palermo Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 5511 | 12:32 Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 15:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5513 | 14:32 Catania Centrale | 2h57 | 17:29 Palermo Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Trains from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:29, the last at 15:19. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 03:29 |
Last train 15:19 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Catania Centrale and Palermo Centrale from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Catania Centrale and Palermo Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII.
- Trattoria Catania Ruffiana
- Osteria Antica Marina
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Catania Centro
- Hotel Villa Romeo
- Hotel Nettuno
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Alibus: Direct connection to Catania Airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII.
- Trattoria Catania Ruffiana
- Osteria Antica Marina
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Catania Centro
- Hotel Villa Romeo
- Hotel Nettuno
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Alibus: Direct connection to Catania Airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Piazza Giulio Cesare.
- Antica Focacceria San Francesco
- Osteria Ballarò
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Eurostars Centrale Palace
- Hotel Ambasciatori
- Hotel del Centro
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for regional and fast trains
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Piazza Giulio Cesare.
- Antica Focacceria San Francesco
- Osteria Ballarò
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Eurostars Centrale Palace
- Hotel Ambasciatori
- Hotel del Centro
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for regional and fast trains
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
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