How to get from Rome to Catania
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Rome to Catania by price and travel time.
- 538 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 11 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
11h 15m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Catania. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 15m 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 | €15Checked Oct 20 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 11h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€15Checked Oct 201h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 2011h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Catania: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Roma → Cataniabus12Go·11h 15m
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 Rome to Catania
FlixBus runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 00:20 | 23:20 |
| Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemibus | 5 | 01:20 | 21:00 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 01:20
- 06:55
- 07:55
- 08:55
- 17:55
- 18:55
- 19:00
- 19:55
- 20:00
- 23:20
All departuresItabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi
- 01:20
- 08:55
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 21:00
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Catania-Fontanarossa AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with 12Go, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Catania works
Start with a 12Go bus from Roma to Catania, about 11h 15m. In total it's roughly €16 over 11h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Catania: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Catania?
The most useful route takes about 11h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rome to Catania?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:20, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Catania?
11 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Catania leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Catania from Rome?
About 538 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Catania cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rome to Catania?
On this route you travel with 12Go, Ryanair.
Can you get from Rome to Catania without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 9h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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: 12Go
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026