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Train Catania - Palermo from 17.20 €, cheap tickets

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170 km
2h47min
Train, TER, TGV, Thalys, Eurostar
7 trains / day

Prices of the next trains Catania - Palermo

Next SaturdayIn 1 month
Morning17 €17 €
Afternoon17 €17 €
Evening17 €17 €

Trenitalia, Regionale Veloce make ticket prices from Catania to Palermo vary enormously, as they can be up to 1 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Thursday, 12 November, you will find the cheapest Catania-Palermo tickets starting at 17.20 €.

Train Catania Palermo in brief

Average price

17.59 €

Price range

17.20 € - 17.20 €

Fastest Catania-Palermo train

2h47min

Number of trains / day

7

The train to Palermo takes on average 2h47min. This is the ideal time to have a good nap. But feel free to read, watch a few episodes of your favorite series, or listen to the latest and trending music...

The distance between Catania and Palermo is 170 km and the average speed is 61 km/h.

The Catania-Palermo trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.

No bus company provides the route Catania - Palermo.

Train price calendar Catania - Palermo

The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Monday, November 9, from 18 €.

Prices recorded on November 9, 2026 and subject to change.

When is the train from Catania to Palermo cheapest?

By day of the week

By time of day

Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.

How far ahead should you book your Catania - Palermo train?

Average price by days before departure

Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 34 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.

Train frequency between Catania and Palermo

On average, 11 departures a day link Catania to Palermo. 2 companies share the route.

By day of the week

The busiest day is Wednesday (12 departures on average), the quietest Sunday (6).

By time of day

Departures peak in the afternoon: 5.9 a day on average.

Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.

Observed prices: Catania to Palermo by train

Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Catania to Palermo costs 18 € on average, from 18 €.

Source: Kombo data, updated on .

First and last train Catania Palermo.

First Train Catania - Palermo.

Departure at 05:00

Last Train Catania - Palermo

Departure at 17:42

Catania - Palermo train on average every

76 minutes

Which train companies for Catania to Palermo?

Rail connections between Catania and Palermo are provided by 4 companies :
  • Regionale
  • Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
  • Regionale Veloce
  • Intercity Notte
Trenitalia
Min price: 17.20 €
Max price: 17.20 €
Trenitalia Catania Palermo
Regionale Veloce
Min price: 17.20 €
Max price: 17.20 €
Regionale Veloce Catania Palermo

How to travel at cheapest prices from Catania to Palermo

You can travel to Palermo from Catania from 17 euros. To find an even cheaper Catania Palermo train ticket, we suggest you should travel during off-peak periods. This will be during the day (middle) on weekdays, or very early in the morning or late in the evening. On weekends, Catania-Palermo train tickets are more expensive especially at the beginning of the weekend and on Sunday evenings. Finally, the closer the departure date, the higher the prices increases, especially in the event of heavy traffic. As you can see, the departure and arrival times for Catania - Palermo influence the prices of the trips. So you have to anticipate during weekends and holidays.

You can also buy train tickets Palermo-Catania in the other direction.

The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :

  • Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
  • Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
  • Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
  • Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
Our guides on cheap train tickets.

How to cancel my train tickets on Kombo

The advantage of booking with Kombo is that cancellations are very simple and fast. Thanks to your reservation number from your confirmation email, or directly via your customer account in the heading my tickets , you can find your tickets and cancel them .
We even prepared a guide for you to know how to cancel your train tickets easily

Departure stations at Catania

Your train to Palermo will depart from one of the following stations:
  • Catania Centrale

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  • Catania Ognina

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  • Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa

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Destination stations in Palermo

Departing from Catania, trains for Palermo will arrive at one of the following stations:
  • Palermo Centrale

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  • Palermo Francia

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  • Palermo Notarbartolo

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