Private Transfer Catania to Palermo: Mercedes with driver in suit

A driver meets you by name, the car is new, the route takes two and a half hours

A private transfer between Catania and Palermo uses a new Mercedes sedan or van matched to your group size, with a suited driver who meets you at the airport or hotel holding a tablet with your name. The driver handles all navigation while you sit back. Water and WiFi are included. Choose the sedan for two passengers or the van for up to seven.

The experience

The driver waits inside Catania airport with your name on a tablet, or inside your hotel lobby if you're heading the other way. No hunting for a pickup point, no shared van filling up with other stops. The route runs about two and a half hours to Palermo, and the car itself, recently registered Mercedes with air conditioning, is the kind of vehicle you'd expect from a business traveler, not a budget shuttle. Water and WiFi are on board.

Vehicle choice depends on your group: one or two passengers travel in a Mercedes E-Class sedan. Three to seven people get a Mercedes V-Class van with more legroom and luggage space. Both are private, meaning the driver goes nowhere else and stops for no one but you. A child seat is provided free if you're traveling with an infant or small child. If you're arriving or departing between 10pm and 7am, a night supplement applies: paid in cash to the driver at the end of the journey.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a new, air-conditioned Mercedes matched to your group size.
• a suited driver who meets you by name at the airport or hotel.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• child seat provided free of charge if needed.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private transfer between Catania and Palermo, in either directionUp to 6 per booking · No fixed timePickup is included

Long-Wheelbase Mercedes S-Class Luxury CarUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timeLuxury Mercedes S-Class Long: 2024 Luxury Mercedes S-Class Long, carrying up to 3 passengers and 2 pieces of luggage. Mercedes S-class 400 4Matic L, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sicily Ncc

Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you're traveling with luggage and want a driver who knows the route. The private car means no shared stops, and the two and a half hour drive is direct. The vehicle choice scales with your group, so a couple travels light in a sedan while a larger party has the van's extra space.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I know where to meet the driver when I land in Catania?

The driver waits inside the airport terminal holding a tablet with your name and surname on it. You'll recognize them by the suit and tie. If you're being picked up from a hotel instead, the driver meets you in the lobby the same way.

What's the difference between the Mercedes E-Class and the V-Class van?

The E-Class sedan accommodates one or two passengers. The V-Class van seats three to seven people with more luggage space. Both are new, air-conditioned Mercedes with water and WiFi included. The van is the better choice if your group is larger or you have multiple suitcases.

How long does the drive from Catania to Palermo actually take?

The transfer takes approximately two and a half hours. The driver handles navigation and traffic, so you can relax or work during the journey.

Is there an extra charge if I need to travel at night?

A night supplement of €20 applies for departures or arrivals between 10pm and 7am. You pay this in cash directly to the driver when the service ends.