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Rome to Catania bus

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Rome - Catania Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 22 intercity buses per day from Rome to Catania. Traveling by bus from Rome to Catania usually takes around 15 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Autoservizi Salemi bus can make the trip in 10 hours,

Distance333 mi (536 km)
Shortest duration10h 0m
Cheapest price$10.81
Trips per day7
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines3

How much is a bus ticket from Rome to Catania?

Bus tickets for a trip from Rome to Catania cost $41.56 on average. Tickets cheaper than $41.56 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

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If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Rome to Catania, mark your calendar for January. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just $40. However, taking the bus from Rome to Catania during August is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of $80. 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 Rome to Catania?

There are 3 bus lines from Rome to Catania available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 20 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 Salemi110h 0m$58.08
FlixBus2015h 18m$73.97
Itabus313h 0m$51.69
  • 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 20 trips from Rome to Catania, and usually makes the trip in about 15 hours and 18 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

The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 3 minutes to cover the 333 miles from Rome to Catania. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours. 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.

Because many passengers travel from Rome to Catania at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. 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 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 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Rome to Catania, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 22 scheduled buses that travel from Rome to Catania every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 7 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

Rome

Rome is a city rich in cultural heritage, as well as one of the most romantic destinations in Europe. To fully understand the city’s extraordinary history, visitors should take the time to visit the Capitoline Museums, where the collections include hundreds of sculptures as well as the Capitoline Wolf, the symbol of Rome itself. The famous Trevi’s Fountain is also on the must-see list of many travelers. Boasting an amazing baroque design with mythological motifs, the fountain is one of the most photogenic spots in the city, and it is located near the principal shopping area. If you wish to check out some of the city’s most iconic structures, head over to the Sistine Chapel, which houses the famous fresco by Michelangelo.

Rome is every foodie’s heaven. As you explore the city’s food scene, don’t hesitate to take the chance to try out a local specialty, artichokes. The best place to try these out is at Nonna Betta. For those who want to try the famous Roma coffee, Caffe Sant'Eustachio might be the right spot.

The principal train station in Rome is the Termini station. The main bus station is Roma Tiburtina. The city’s air services are fulfilled by three airports: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome Ciampino Airport, and Roma-Urbe, of which the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is the largest.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Rome?

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Main departure station: Largo Guido Mazzoni

Rome's main long-distance bus station, known as Autostazione Tiburtina, is located on Largo Guido Mazzoni in the northeast of the city. The modern, state-of-the-art facility has several small food outlets, restrooms, and left luggage facilities. Bus companies like FlixBus and RegioJet operate routes from Tiburtina to destinations including Venice and Prague. It can be accessed via the city's metro line B and is just a short walk to Roma Tiburtina railway station. Several hotels, bars, and restaurants line the nearby Via Tiburtina for the perfect welcome to the Eternal City.

All bus stations in Rome:

  • Largo Guido Mazzoni

  • Ciampino Airport

  • Via Vincenzo Giudice

  • Largo Mazzoni Guido 3

Where does the bus arrive in Catania?

Main arrival station: Via D'Amico 195

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

All bus stations in Catania:

  • Via D'Amico 195

  • Fontanarossa Airport

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