The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 4 trains that leave Catania Fontanarossa Airport for Palermo every day 4 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 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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.
8:312h58Catania Fontanarossa Airport11:29Palermo£161One-way0 changes
14:312h58Catania Fontanarossa Airport17:29Palermo£161One-way0 changes
6:312h58Catania Fontanarossa Airport9:29Palermo£161One-way0 changes
7:313h01Catania Fontanarossa Airport10:32Palermo£181One-way0 changes
8:312h58Catania Fontanarossa Airport11:29Palermo£161One-way0 changes
6:312h58Catania Fontanarossa Airport9:29Palermo£161One-way0 changes
14:312h58Catania Fontanarossa Airport17:29Palermo£161One-way0 changes
7:313h01Catania Fontanarossa Airport10:32Palermo£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Omio 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 prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a ferry costs an average of £50.
Distance: 166 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h58 | 9:29 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3h01 | 10:32 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h58 | 11:29 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h58 | 17:29 Palermo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Trains from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 16:31. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 16:31 |
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Train companies: Regionale from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo trainsRegionale trains will get you between Catania Fontanarossa Airport and Palermo from £8. 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 Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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