How much does a bus ticket from Bologna to Catania cost?

The bus ticket price from Bologna to Catania starts at US$26. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bologna to Catania is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Bologna to Catania?

The average travel time between Bologna and Catania is around 18h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 839 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Bologna and Catania?

The number of buses from Bologna to Catania can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bologna to Catania by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Bologna to Catania?

When taking the bus from Bologna to Catania, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bologna to Catania?

Buses travelling between Bologna and Catania leave from Bologna or Piazza XX Settembre and arrive at Catania Airport, Autostazione (Via d'Amico), Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Bus Bologna to Catania from US$33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Bologna to Catania on 31 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:40	Bologna Autostazione	19h 40m	19:20	Autostazione	CheapestFastest
23:54	Bologna Autostazione	21h 16m	21:10	Autostazione	No tags
23:40	Bologna Autostazione	20h	19:40	Catania Airport	No tags
23:54	Bologna Autostazione	22h 6m	22:00	Catania Airport	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Catania on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:45	Bologna Autostazione	22h 45m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	Cheapest
16:20	Bologna Autostazione	15h 40m	08:00	Autostazione	Fastest
09:45	Bologna Autostazione	22h 45m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
13:35	Bologna Autostazione	17h 30m	07:05	Autostazione	No tags
10:30	Bologna Autostazione	22h	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Catania on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:35	Bologna Autostazione	16h 30m	07:05	Catania Via D'Amico	Cheapest
16:20	Bologna Autostazione	15h 40m	08:00	Autostazione	Fastest
09:45	Bologna Autostazione	22h 45m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
01:00	Bologna Autostazione	20h 10m	21:10	Autostazione	No tags
09:45	Bologna Autostazione	22h 45m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Catania on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:20	Bologna Autostazione	16h 10m	08:30	Catania Airport	Cheapest
14:30	Bologna Autostazione	15h 30m	06:00	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
14:35	Bologna Autostazione	16h 30m	07:05	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
01:00	Bologna Autostazione	20h 10m	21:10	Autostazione	No tags
14:35	Bologna Autostazione	16h 30m	07:05	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Catania on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:40	Bologna Autostazione	19h 40m	19:20	Autostazione	Cheapest
16:20	Bologna Autostazione	15h 40m	08:00	Autostazione	Fastest
14:35	Bologna Autostazione	16h 30m	07:05	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
01:00	Bologna Autostazione	20h 10m	21:10	Autostazione	No tags
14:35	Bologna Autostazione	16h 30m	07:05	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Catania on 5 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:40	Bologna Autostazione	20h	19:40	Catania Airport	Cheapest
14:30	Bologna Autostazione	15h 30m	06:00	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
01:00	Bologna Autostazione	20h 10m	21:10	Autostazione	No tags
16:20	Bologna Autostazione	15h 40m	08:00	Autostazione	No tags
18:40	Bologna Autostazione	17h 5m	11:45	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Catania on 6 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:54	Bologna Autostazione	22h 6m	22:00	Catania Airport	Cheapest
16:20	Bologna Autostazione	15h 40m	08:00	Autostazione	Fastest
09:45	Bologna Autostazione	22h 45m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
01:00	Bologna Autostazione	20h 10m	21:10	Autostazione	No tags
09:45	Bologna Autostazione	22h 45m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Catania on 7 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:45	Bologna Autostazione	22h 45m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	Cheapest
14:30	Bologna Autostazione	15h 30m	06:00	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
09:45	Bologna Autostazione	22h 45m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
01:00	Bologna Autostazione	20h 10m	21:10	Autostazione	No tags
09:45	Bologna Autostazione	22h 45m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bologna to Catania

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Catania. The journey takes about 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

13h 20mAverage duration

838 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$26 - US$185	Average duration18h 5m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$54 - US$91	Average duration13h 20m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Bus Bologna to Catania: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$80

Average bus trip duration18h 5m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure00:25

Distance842 km

Latest bus departure23:54

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 133 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5940 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5446 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.9

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Bologna to Catania Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Catania?

Stops in Bologna

A - Bologna

B - Piazza XX Settembre

C - Stazione Centrale

D - A14 Autostrada Adriatica

E - Via Francesco Petrarca, 21

F - Area di Servizio Cantagallo

Stops in Catania

A - Catania Airport

B - Autostazione (Via d'Amico)

C - Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti

D - Catania Centrale

E - Via Libertà

F - Via Domenico Tempio

Frequently asked questions on the trip Bologna - Catania

How much does a bus ticket from Bologna to Catania cost?
The bus ticket price from Bologna to Catania starts at US$26. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bologna to Catania is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Bologna to Catania?
The average travel time between Bologna and Catania is around 18h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 839 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Bologna and Catania?
The number of buses from Bologna to Catania can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bologna to Catania by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Bologna to Catania?
When taking the bus from Bologna to Catania, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bologna to Catania?
Buses travelling between Bologna and Catania leave from Bologna or Piazza XX Settembre and arrive at Catania Airport, Autostazione (Via d'Amico), Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/10

US$76

30/10

US$93

Today

US$72

01/11

US$57

02/11

US$71

03/11

US$69

04/11

US$60

05/11

US$59

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Catania was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$57

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bologna to Catania as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$57 to US$209 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Catania based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$57, which is on 2025-11-01.

Usually 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bologna and Catania!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bologna to Catania, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bologna to Catania will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Bologna to Catania while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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