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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Catania Airport | Cheapest | |||||
 | Termini | Catania Centrale | Fastest | |||||
 | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Catania Via D'Amico | No tags | |||||
| Termini | Catania Centrale | No tags | |||||
 | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Catania Via D'Amico | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Rome to Catania
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Catania. The journey takes about 9 hours 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rome and Catania?
Stops in Rome
- APiazza dei Cinquecento 1, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
- BLargo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
- C
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Train station
Fiumicino Aeroporto, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy - DRoma S.Pietro, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
- ERoma Trastevere Railway Station, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
- FCesano Di Roma, 00123 Roma RM, Italy
Stops in Catania
- AVia VI Aprile, 85 95131 Catania CT, Italy
- B
Catania–Fontanarossa Aeroporto
Catania Airport-Fontanarossa Station, 95121 Catania CT, Italy - C
Autostazione (Via d'Amico)
Via D'Amico, 181, 95129 Catania CT, Italy - D
Acquicella
Via Adamo 18, 95121 Catania CT, Italy - E
Europa
95129 Catania CT, Italy - F
San Martino Piana
Contrada Iungetto, Catania, CT 95121, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome to Catania by bus or train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is a ticket from Rome to Catania?
The cheapest tickets from Rome to Catania start at $34. The average price for this route is around $96. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Rome to Catania?
The average trip duration from Rome to Catania is 11h 41m, covering a distance of 538 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 9h 43m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which companies service the Rome to Catania route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 12 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, Trenitalia.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Rome to Catania?
The earliest trip from Rome to Catania departs at 12:45am. And the latest trip departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Rome to Catania?
A trip from Rome to Catania generates an estimated 13.447637499999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Rome to Catania?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 487 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Catania?
Based on Busbud reviews, the company Autoservizi Salemi has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which company has the most on-time service from Rome to Catania?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Rome to Catania?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Rome to Catania was searched and found on Apr 16, 2026 with a price of $39To save money and make sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Rome to Catania, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay between $39 and $231 for a bus or train ticket from Rome to Catania based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at $39 on 2026-04-16.
Usually Trenitalia, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Rome to Catania?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
