How to get from Catania to Rome
Catania to Rome is 538 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 1h 25m by plane. The trip takes 12h 55m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Catania to Rome by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:55, last at 22:55
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€17
Cheapest
12h 55m
direct
Bus
€16
Ground only
10h 40m
direct
Bus
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Catania to Rome. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 538 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.
538 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €16Checked Oct 26 | 8h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 30 | 12h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€16Checked Oct 268h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 3012h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Catania to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Catania → Romabus12Go·12h 55m
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, Catania to Rome
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €18 | |
| 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 Catania to Rome
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:55 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 00:55 | 22:55 |
| Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemibus | 10 | 08:35 | 23:55 |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:55
- 06:35
- 07:25
- 07:35
- 08:25
- 09:35
- 17:40
- 18:10
- 18:40
- 19:10
- 20:40
- 21:55
- 22:55
All departures Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi
- 08:35
- 09:25
- 19:40
- 19:55
- 20:00
- 20:10
- 20:15
- 21:50
- 22:10
- 23:55
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.
- Bus· 10h 40m€15Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 30
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCatania-Rome TiburtinaBook →
RyanairFalcone–Borsellino Airport-Bologna Guglielmo Marconi AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with 12Go, FlixBus, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Catania to Rome works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a 12Go bus from Catania to Roma, about 12h 55m. In total it's roughly €16 over 12h 55m, direct, no transfers.
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Catania to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Catania to Rome?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 12h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Catania to Rome?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:55 and the last at 22:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Catania to Rome?
Routavio's timetable check shows 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:55 and 22:55.
How far is Rome from Catania?
About 538 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Catania to Rome cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €42. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Catania to Rome?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with 12Go, FlixBus, Ryanair.
Can you get from Catania to Rome without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Rome?
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, FlixBus, Ryanair
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026