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Coach from Bologna to Catania: Journey Information

There are 9 intercity coaches per day from Bologna to Catania. Traveling by coach from Bologna to Catania usually takes around 18 hours and 54 minutes, but the fastest Autoservizi Salemi coach can make the trip in 15 hours and 30 minutes.

Distance521 mi (838 km)
Shortest duration15h 30m
Cheapest price£20.69
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Coach lines3

What coach companies travel from Bologna to Catania?

There are 3 bus lines from Bologna to Catania available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 10 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:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Autoservizi Salemi115h 30m£68.51
FlixBus1018h 55m£52.91
Itabus719h 39m£50.22
  • 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 10 trips from Bologna to Catania, and usually makes the trip in about 18 hours and 55 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.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Bologna to Catania

The coach takes an average of 18 hours and 54 minutes to cover the 521 miles from Bologna to Catania. However, the fastest coach 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 coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Because many passengers travel from Bologna to Catania at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, 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 coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet."

The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Bologna to Catania, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 9 scheduled coaches that travel from Bologna to Catania every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Bologna?

Main departure station: Bus Stop

Bologna has two coach stations with service to Catania.

All coach stations in Bologna:

  • Bus Stop

  • Piazza XX Settembre 6

Where does the coach arrive in Catania?

Main arrival station: Via D'Amico 195

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Catania.

Coach stations in Catania:

  • Via D'Amico 195

  • Fontanarossa Airport

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