Cheap bus tickets from Parma to Catania
Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.
Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:
Parma to Catania Bus Schedule
Bus from Parma to Catania: Journey Information
There are 12 intercity buses per day from Parma to Catania. Traveling by bus from Parma to Catania usually takes around 20 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Autoservizi Salemi bus can make the trip in 17 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 561 mi (903 km) |
| Shortest duration | 17h 30m |
| Cheapest price | HUF 11,671.13 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 4 |
What bus companies travel from Parma to Catania?
There are 4 bus lines from Parma 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:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoservizi Salemi | 1 | 17h 30m | HUF 32,240.46 |
| FlixBus | 10 | 20h 54m | HUF 46,058.27 |
| Itabus | 2 | 18h 12m | HUF 22,377.76 |
| Onebus | 1 | 18h 5m | HUF 50,666.44 |
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 Parma to Catania, and usually makes the trip in about 20 hours and 54 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 about traveling by bus from Parma to Catania
The bus takes an average of 20 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 561 miles from Parma to Catania. However, the fastest bus only takes 17 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday 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 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 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Parma to Catania, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Parma?
Main departure station: Via Villa Sant'Agelo
Buses to Catania leave from 4 stations in Parma.
All bus stations in Parma:
Via Villa Sant'Agelo
Bus Station
Via Villa Sant'Agelo
Parma Pr Viale Delle Esposizioni
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.
All bus stations in Catania:
Via D'Amico 195
Fontanarossa Airport
Catania Stazione Centrale
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Catania to Parma?
Search Bus Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.