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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
5 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
5 h 14 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
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 £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 5382 · Regionale 536110:145h14Catania Centrale15:28Palermo Centrale£191One-way1 change
- Regionale 5382 · Regionale 536110:145h14Catania Centrale15:28Palermo Centrale£191One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight 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 an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a flight costs an average of £281.
Distance: 166 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £281 Average Price | £52 Average Price | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average £19.
A coach is £38 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average £52.
A coach is £267 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale costing on average £281.
Other travel options to Palermo Centrale take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 47m.
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale 5382 · Regionale 5361 | 10:14 Catania Centrale | 5h14 | 15:28 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale
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Trains from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:14, the last at 15:32. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 8:14 |
Last train 15:32 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Sais Regional, Intercity from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale trainsRegionale, Sais Regional, 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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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.
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