Day trip from Palermo to Catania
Catania lies 165 km (103 mi) south-east of Palermo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 165 km (103 mi) apart, Catania is a realistic day trip from Palermo: about 2 h 41 min each way by road.
| Palermo | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 648,260 | 311,584 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Postal codes | 90100–90151 | 95100–95131 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Catania
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Staying in Catania
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Book a hotel in Catania
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Common questions
How far is Catania from Palermo?
165 km (103 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Palermo; by road roughly 202 km (125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palermo to Catania 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 Palermo and Catania?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
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.