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Bus, train, ferry, or rental car? Everything about getting around Sicily, with real travel times and prices instead of vague guesses. The short version: the coastal train between Palermo and Catania is slower than the bus, Etna has exactly one public bus a day from Catania and missing the 4:30pm return leaves you stranded, and a Palermo bus ticket costs 1.40 euros in advance but 1.80 from the driver. Almost every transport problem in Sicily comes down to timetables that assume you already know how they work β€” these articles spell them out.

A nighttime lava fountain and lava flows on Mount Etna, the sky lit red by the volcanic glow.πŸš— Getting Around
Catania & Etna

Etna Eruption August 2026: Catania Airport Closed β€” What Travelers Need to Know

Etna has been erupting continuously since August 7-8, 2026, with around 700 flights cancelled at Catania airport. Here's what's actually closed, why it keeps getting extended, and what to do if you're traveling to Sicily right now.

  • Etna
  • Catania Airport
  • Volcanic Eruption
A nighttime lava fountain and lava flows on Mount Etna, the sky lit red by the volcanic glow.πŸš— Getting Around
Catania & Etna

Etna Eruption & Catania Airport: Is It Closed Right Now?

Kept current as the situation changes: the ongoing August 2026 Etna crisis, the original July 6 closure, and what an Etna eruption actually means for Catania airport.

  • Etna
  • Catania Airport
  • Volcanic Eruption
Two modern trains at Palermo station in Sicily, Italy.πŸš— Getting Around
Palermo

Palermo Airport to City Center 2026: Bus, Train or Taxi?

Bus, train or taxi from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Palermo β€” current 2026 prices, real travel times, and which one actually makes sense for you.

  • Palermo Airport
  • Falcone Borsellino
  • Sicily Transfer
  • Getting to Palermo
Hikers walking along the black volcanic crater rim of Mount Etna, Sicily, under a clear blue summer sky.πŸš— Getting Around
Catania & Etna

Catania & Etna in 48h Without a Car

A realistic hour-by-hour plan for a weekend in Catania and Etna without a car: buses, trains, timings, what works – and what doesn't.

  • Catania
  • Etna without a rental car
  • Sicily weekend
A breathtaking view of the Sicilian coastline from Taormina at sunset.πŸš— Getting Around
Catania & Etna

Catania Without a Car: Etna, Beaches & Taormina by Bus

How to reach Etna, the beaches, and Taormina from Catania by bus and train β€” real timetables, prices, and tips from someone who actually lives here.

  • Catania without a car
  • Etna by bus
  • Sicily public transport
  • Taormina by train