Day trip from Catania to Palermo
Palermo lies 165 km (103 mi) north-west of Catania, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 165 km (103 mi) apart, Palermo is a realistic day trip from Catania: about 2 h 41 min each way by road.
| Catania | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 311,584 | 648,260 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Postal codes | 95100–95131 | 90100–90151 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Palermo
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Palermo
Our booking partner lists 4,409+ places to stay in Palermo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 861 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (722), and 5 are five-star. Across 612 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 305,382 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Palermo
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Palermo from Catania?
165 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Catania; by road roughly 202 km (125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Catania to Palermo by road?
About 2 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Catania and Palermo?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Where can I stay in Palermo?
Our booking partner lists 4,409+ places to stay in Palermo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.