How much does a bus ticket from Florence to Catania cost?

The bus ticket price from Florence to Catania starts at R 357. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Florence to Catania is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Florence to Catania?

The average travel time between Florence and Catania is around 16h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 769 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Florence and Catania?

The number of buses from Florence to Catania can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Florence to Catania by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Florence to Catania?

When taking the bus from Florence to Catania, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Florence to Catania?

Buses travelling between Florence and Catania leave from Terminal Bus Villa Constanza or Florence - Piazzale Montelungo and arrive at Autostazione (Via d'Amico), Catania Airport, Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Bus Florence to Catania from R 608 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Florence to Catania on 9 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:00	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	15h 25m	07:25	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	Cheapest
16:00	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	15h 5m	07:05	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
16:00	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	15h 5m	07:05	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
16:00	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	15h 25m	07:25	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	No tags

Next departures from Florence to Catania on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:00	Florence (Villa Costanza)	18h 20m	19:20	Autostazione	Cheapest
22:00	Florence (Villa Costanza)	13h 45m	11:45	Autostazione	Fastest
15:45	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	14h 15m	06:00	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
16:00	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	15h 5m	07:05	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
04:40	Florence (Villa Costanza)	16h 30m	21:10	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Florence to Catania on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:00	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	15h 5m	07:05	Catania Via D'Amico	CheapestFastest
11:10	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	21h 20m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
11:10	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	21h 20m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
11:55	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	20h 35m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
11:55	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	20h 35m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags

Next departures from Florence to Catania on 14 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:00	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	15h 25m	07:25	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	Cheapest
15:45	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	14h 15m	06:00	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
11:10	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	21h 20m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
11:10	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	21h 20m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
11:55	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	20h 35m	08:30	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:23 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Florence to Catania

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Catania. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 302, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12h 10mAverage duration

768 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 357 - R 3 498	Average duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 899 - R 4 959	Average duration14h 18m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 302 - R 1 488	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 247 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5941 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5448 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.9

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Where are the popular stops in Florence and Catania?

Stops in Florence

A - Terminal Bus Villa Constanza

B - Florence - Piazzale Montelungo

C - Florence Airport

D - Scandicci - Villa Costanza

E - Santa Maria Novella

F - Via Cassia, 49B

Stops in Catania

A - Autostazione (Via d'Amico)

B - Catania Airport

C - Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti

D - Catania Centrale

E - Via Libertà

F - Via Domenico Tempio

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Florence to Catania by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Florence to Catania cost?
The bus ticket price from Florence to Catania starts at R 357. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Florence to Catania is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Florence to Catania?
The average travel time between Florence and Catania is around 16h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 13h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 769 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Florence and Catania?
The number of buses from Florence to Catania can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Florence to Catania by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Florence to Catania?
When taking the bus from Florence to Catania, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Florence to Catania?
Buses travelling between Florence and Catania leave from Terminal Bus Villa Constanza or Florence - Piazzale Montelungo and arrive at Autostazione (Via d'Amico), Catania Airport, Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/11

R 1 175

08/11

R 967

Today

R 1 007

10/11

R 715

11/11

R 838

12/11

R 1 623

13/11

R 1 052

14/11

R 842

The cheapest trip from Florence to Catania was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of R 715

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Florence to Catania as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 715 to R 2 451 for a bus ticket from Florence to Catania based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 715, which is on 2025-11-10.

What's the cheapest way to go from Florence to Catania?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time16h 30m	Avg priceR 1 173	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time14h 18m	Avg priceR 4 899	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time12h 10m	Avg priceR 1 302	Daily departures1

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