Taxi, bus or private transfer: the right option depends on your budget, your luggage and your arrival time. Here's how to choose, in both Catania and Palermo.
Three different ways to cover the ~5 km between Fontanarossa airport and the old town, each with its own advantages. The same logic applies at Palermo airport (Falcone-Borsellino), ~35 km from the city centre: fixed-fare taxi, the Prestia e Comandè shuttle bus, or a private transfer bookable online.
Falcone-Borsellino airport is ~35 km from the city centre, further than Catania's: the options are similar but times and prices change.
| Option | Price | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚆 Trinacria Express | ~€6.90 | ~45 min | Direct train to Palermo Centrale, every 30-60 min |
| 🚌 Prestia e Comandè | ~€6.30 | ~50 min | Direct shuttle bus, several stops downtown |
| 🚕 Taxi | ~€45-50 | ~40 min | Fixed fare agreed on the spot, no booking needed |
| 🚐 Private Transfer | ~€35-45 | ~40 min | Bookable online, fixed price, dedicated driver |
If you'd rather not think about it on arrival, book your transfer before you leave: locked-in price and a guaranteed driver.
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