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Bologna to Catania Coach Timetable
Coach from Bologna to Catania: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Bologna to Catania. Traveling by coach from Bologna to Catania usually takes around 19 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Autoservizi Salemi coach can make the trip in 15 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 521 mi (838 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 30m |
| Cheapest price | €33.39 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Itabus |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from Bologna to Catania?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Bologna to Catania that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Itabus usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoservizi Salemi | 1 | 15h 30m | €75.93 |
| Itabus | 4 | 19h 42m | €59.00 |
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.
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 19 hours and 12 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.
Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Catania. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, 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 09:00 and the last coach leaves at 14:00. To see the times for all coaches from Bologna to Catania, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Bologna?
Main departure station: Bus Stop
Most coaches depart from the main station in Bologna.
All coach stations in Bologna:
Bus Stop
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
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