How to get from Catania to Bari
Catania to Bari is 431 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 3h 20m by plane. Without flying, the trip takes 7h 20m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Catania to Bari by price and travel time (route calculated on 29 October 2026).
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 06:15, last at 13:45
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 20m
1 transfer
Flight
€43
Cheapest
9h 50m
direct
Bus
€39
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 29 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Catania to Bari. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 6h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 29, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
431 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €20Checked Oct 26 | 6h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 30 | 9h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€20Checked Oct 266h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€17Omio catalogue, Oct 309h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Catania to Bari: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Catania → Turinflight
Wizz Air Malta·2h 10m - 2Turin → Bariflight
Wizz Air Malta·1h 40m
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.
Departures from Catania to Bari
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:15 and the last at 13:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 06:15 | 13:45 |
| Itabus, FlixBusbus | 4 | 08:15 | 22:10 |
All departures FlixBus
- 06:15
- 06:40
- 07:15
- 07:40
- 09:15
- 12:25
- 12:45
- 13:25
- 13:45
All departures Itabus, FlixBus
- 08:15
- 08:40
- 21:50
- 22:10
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
Wizz Air MaltaCatania-TurinSee live options and dates →Wizz Air MaltaTurin-BariSee live options and dates →
FlixBusCatania-BariSee live options and dates →
ITA AirwaysCatania-Rome, Rome-BariSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, FlixBus, ITA Airways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Catania to Bari works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 29 October 2026. Start with a Wizz Air Malta flight from Catania to Bari, connecting in Turin, about 6h 5m. In total it's roughly €101 over 6h 5m, 1 transfer.
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Catania to Bari: common questions
How long does it take to get from Catania to Bari?
Routavio's route check on 29 October 2026 times the flight itself at about 6h 05m; the most useful option is a flight. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Catania to Bari?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:15 and the last at 13:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Catania to Bari?
Routavio's timetable check shows 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 06:15 and 13:45.
How far is Bari from Catania?
About 431 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Catania to Bari cost?
Routavio's price check on 29 October 2026 puts the route we recommend at €101. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Catania to Bari?
The most useful route Routavio found connects: 1 transfer, 6h 05m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Catania to Bari?
Routavio times the flight itself at about 6h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Catania and Bari?
Catania is CTA and Bari is BRI, so this route is usually written CTA to BRI.
Which operators run Catania to Bari?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, FlixBus, ITA Airways.
Can you get from Catania to Bari without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Bari?
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: Wizz Air Malta, FlixBus, ITA Airways
Route calculated: 29 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 29 Oct 2026