With a population of 7,458, Castelbuono is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. Castelbuono deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Castelbuono doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 57 miles from Castelbuono. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Castelbuono from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Castelbuono, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Castelbuono to Catania takes 4h 34m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £39 for a 8h 55m trip. The train station in Castelbuono is called Castelbuono, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Castelbuono is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 62 miles from Castelbuono. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Castelbuono, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Trapani, the bus ride to Castelbuono takes 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Catania, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 miles.
Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Castelbuono (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.15. The most frequently booked car type in Castelbuono is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.