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Bologna to Catania bus

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Bologna - Catania Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 15 intercity buses per day from Bologna to Catania. Traveling by bus from Bologna to Catania usually takes around 18 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest Autoservizi Salemi bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance521 mi (838 km)
Shortest duration15h 30m
Cheapest price€16.03
Trips per day3
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines4

How much is a bus ticket from Bologna to Catania?

€40.14 is the average price of a bus ticket from Bologna to Catania. Any tickets cheaper than €40.14 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Catania, mark your calendar for January. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just €55. However, taking the bus from Bologna to Catania during August is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of €96. The best way to find deals on a trip in August is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

What bus companies travel from Bologna to Catania?

There are 4 bus lines from Bologna to Catania available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 13 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Autoservizi Salemi115h 30m€78.40
FlixBus1318h 52m€84.05
Itabus120h 4m€62.67
Onebus115h 55m€99.97
  • Autoservizi Salemi is an Italian bus company that travels the length of the Italian peninsula daily. Some notable routes include stops in Milan, Florence, Bologna, Marsala, and Palermo. Their modern buses have excellent amenities including air conditioning, power outlets, restrooms, WiFi, and snacks and drinks for sale.

  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 13 trips from Bologna to Catania, and usually makes the trip in about 18 hours and 52 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Itabus is an Italian bus company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker buses with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.

  • Onebus is a bus company headquartered in northern Italy with service across Switzerland, France, Belgium, Austria, Germany, and Italy to cities such as Zurich and Milan. Passengers can expect restrooms, one or two power outlets per row of seats, complimentary WiFi, and air conditioning onboard. Onebus vehicles meet the highest environmental standards and are much more environmentally friendly than flying.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 18 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 838 kilometers from Bologna to Catania. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Bologna to Catania for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."

The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bologna to Catania, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 15 scheduled buses that travel from Bologna to Catania every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Bologna?

Main departure station: Piazza XX Settembre 6

Buses to Catania leave from 3 stations in Bologna.

All bus stations in Bologna:

  • Piazza XX Settembre 6

  • Bus Stop

  • Piazza XX Settembre 6

Where does the bus arrive in Catania?

Main arrival station: Via D'Amico 195

Buses arrive in Catania at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

Bus stations in Catania:

  • Via D'Amico 195

  • Fontanarossa Airport

  • Central Train Station

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