How to get from Bari to Catania
Bari to Catania is 431 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 10h 10m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Bari to Catania by price and travel time (route calculated on 21 October 2026).
- 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 07:00, last at 11:25
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bari to Catania. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 431 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €16Checked Oct 29 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €17Older observation | 10h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €62Older observation | 21h 14m3 transfers | See Ferry details |
- Flight€16Checked Oct 291h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€17Older observation10h 10m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€62Older observation21h 14m · 3 transfersSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bari to Catania: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bari → Cataniabus12Go·10h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Bari to Catania
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €40 | |
| November 2026 | €16 | |
| December 2026 | €17 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Bari to Catania
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 11:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 07:00 | 11:25 |
| FlixBus, Itabusbus | 1 | 09:10 | 09:10 |
All departures FlixBus
- 07:00
- 07:10
- 08:00
- 08:10
- 10:10
- 10:25
- 11:25
All departures FlixBus, Itabus
- 09:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 30
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairNaples Airport-Catania-Fontanarossa AirportSee live options and dates →
TrenitaliaTaormina-CataniaBook →On this route you travel with 12Go, Ryanair, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bari to Catania works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 21 October 2026. Start with a 12Go bus from Bari to Catania, about 10h 10m. In total it's roughly €17 over 10h 10m, direct, no transfers.
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Bari to Catania: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bari to Catania?
Routavio's route check on 21 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 10h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bari to Catania?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 11:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bari to Catania?
Routavio's timetable check shows 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 11:25.
How far is Catania from Bari?
About 431 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bari to Catania cost?
Routavio's price check on 2 October 2026 puts the route we recommend at €17. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bari to Catania?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with 12Go, Ryanair, Trenitalia.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bari to Catania?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go, Ryanair, Trenitalia
Route calculated: 21 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026