How to get from Madrid to Catania
- 1653 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
28h 20m
3 transfers
Train + Bus
€171
Cheapest
33h 20m
2 transfers
Bus
€125
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Catania. The most useful door-to-door route takes 33h 20m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1653 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
1653 km
Madrid to Catania: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Romabus
FlixBus·21h 11m - 2Roma → NaplesbusFlixBus·2h 20m
- 3Naples → CataniabusFlixBus·8h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight prices by day, Madrid to Catania
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€19Departure 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· 41h 30m€129Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMadrid-Roma, Roma-Naples, Naples-Catania, Barcelona-RomaBook →
Renfe AVEMadrid-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Renfe AVE; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Catania works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Madrid to Roma, about 21h 11m. Transfer in Roma and continue by FlixBus bus on to Naples (2h 20m). Transfer in Naples and continue by FlixBus bus on to Catania (8h 10m). In total it's roughly €125 over 33h 20m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Catania: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Catania?
The most useful route takes about 33h 20m by bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Catania?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Catania from Madrid?
About 1653 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Catania cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €125. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Catania?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Renfe AVE.
Can you get from Madrid to Catania without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 33h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Catania?
Usually 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026