The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
6
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 £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA102 · Regionale Veloce 5501
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA230 · Regionale Veloce 5513
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA134 · Regionale Veloce 5503
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA254 · Regionale Veloce 5519
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA158 · Regionale Veloce 5491
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA230 · Regionale Veloce 5513
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA134 · Regionale Veloce 5503
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA254 · Regionale Veloce 5519
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA158 · Regionale Veloce 5491
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA206 · Regionale Veloce 5511Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 166 km
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3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA158 · Regionale Veloce 5491 | 08:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h58 | 11:29 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA206 · Regionale Veloce 5511 | 12:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h58 | 15:29 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA230 · Regionale Veloce 5513 | 14:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h58 | 17:29 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA254 · Regionale Veloce 5519 | 16:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h58 | 19:29 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
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FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA102 · Regionale Veloce 5501 | 03:51 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 3h06 | 06:57 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA134 · Regionale Veloce 5503 | 06:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2h58 | 09:29 Palermo Centrale | 1 change | |
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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 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 16:21. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 06:31 |
Last train 16:21 |
Train companies: Regionale from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Palermo trainsRegionale trains will get you between Catania Fontanarossa Airport and Palermo from £9. 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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