How far is Rome from Catania?

The distance separating Rome and Catania is 333 miles (537 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rome to Catania leave from Rome Ciampino Airport and arrive at Autostazione (Via d'Amico). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Catania?

Once in Catania, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Butterfly House (Casa delle Farfalle), Mount Etna, Orto Botanico, Teatro Romano & Odeon and Etnaland.

Bus Rome to Catania from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rome to Catania on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 10m	1:40pm	Autostazione	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 5m	1:40pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	1d 9h	8:30am	Catania Airport	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 30m	2:00pm	Catania Airport	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	1d 8h	8:00am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 25m	2:00pm	Catania Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Catania on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	19h 5m	2:00pm	Catania Airport	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h	6:00am	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	13h 55m	7:05am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 5m	1:40pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	21h	7:40pm	Catania Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Catania on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	12h 15m	9:10pm	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h	6:00am	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	5:05am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	16h 5m	9:10pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	13h 55m	7:05am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	13h 10m	11:45am	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Catania on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	12h 15m	9:10pm	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h	6:00am	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	5:05am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	16h 5m	9:10pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	13h 55m	7:05am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	13h 10m	11:45am	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Catania on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 30m	11:45am	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h	6:00am	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	5:05am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	16h 5m	9:10pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	13h 55m	7:05am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 15m	8:30am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	13h 10m	11:45am	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Catania on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h 35m	7:05am	Catania Via D'Amico	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h	6:00am	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h 35m	7:05am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	5:05am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	16h 5m	9:10pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h 35m	7:05am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	13h 55m	7:05am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h 35m	7:05am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	13h 10m	11:45am	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Catania on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 30m	11:45am	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h	6:00am	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h 35m	7:05am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	5:05am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	16h 5m	9:10pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h 35m	7:05am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	18h 40m	8:00am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h 55m	7:25am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	13h 10m	11:45am	Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Catania on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 30m	11:45am	Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h	6:00am	Catania Via D'Amico	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h 35m	7:05am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	17h 5m	9:10pm	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h 35m	7:05am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	18h 40m	8:00am	Autostazione	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h 35m	7:05am	Catania Via D'Amico	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	15h 5m	1:40pm	Autostazione	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rome to Catania

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Catania. The journey takes about 9 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 20mAverage Duration

333 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $200	Average Duration14h 30m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $258	Average Duration9h 43m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $83	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

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Autoservizi Salemi

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Staff4.9

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Cleanliness4.7

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FlixBus

3.5/511,290 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Rome and Catania?

Stops in Rome

A - Rome Ciampino Airport

B - Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

C - Rome Fiumicino Airport

D - Castro Pretorio

E - Roma

F - Anagnina

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 traveling from Rome to Catania by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$72

11/11

$72

Today

$60

11/13

$63

11/14

$46

11/15

$30

11/16

$36

11/17

$37

The cheapest trip from Rome to Catania was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $153 for a bus ticket from Rome to Catania based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-15.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time14h 30m	Avg Price$56	Daily Departures26
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time9h 43m	Avg Price$89	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time9h 20m	Avg Price$60	Daily Departures1