- Must visit
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
City museum inside the 13th-century Castello Ursino, with archaeological finds, sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts linked to Catania’s history.
Cheapest price
$200
Average price
$208
Fastest journey
1 d 13 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 14 h 51 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
1675 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Catania will cost around $208 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $200.
It's difficult to get from Berlin to Catania without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $107. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, and a train costs an average of $434.
Distance: 1040 miles (1675 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$176 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price | $434 Average price | $559 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38h 51m Average total duration 38h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 46h 27m Average total duration 45h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.0 - 10.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Catania:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Catania costing on average $226 (€182).
A bus is $257 (€208) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Catania costing on average $434 (€351).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 38h 21m.
Train takes on average 45h 57m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 43h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 42h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 42h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $228 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 52h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 40h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 50h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 37h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 42h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 41h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 40h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:26PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 40h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:57PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 39h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:04PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 39h51 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 44h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 46h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 38h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 42h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 41h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 41h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 41h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 40h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 40h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:04PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 40h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 47h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 47h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 37h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $164 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Catania buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 52h25 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 50h20 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 42h05 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 41h05 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 40h40 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:26 PM Berlin Spandau | 40h29 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 39h58 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:04 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 39h51 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 46h30 | 3:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 38h35 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 38h35 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 42h55 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Berlin to Catania run on average 20 times per day, taking around 38h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $107 (€87) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1040 miles (1675 km) distance in 35h 55m.
Distance 1040 miles (1675 km) |
Average bus duration 38h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€87) |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 35h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Catania — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Catania trip today.
City museum inside the 13th-century Castello Ursino, with archaeological finds, sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts linked to Catania’s history.
Large museum on the Allied landings in Sicily, known for immersive displays, wartime reconstructions, and strong historical context.
Museum beside the cathedral with religious art, silverwork, manuscripts, and access to terraces overlooking Piazza del Duomo.
The city’s main square, surrounded by Baroque architecture and anchored by the cathedral and Elephant Fountain.
Catania’s principal shopping and walking street, lined with historic buildings and long views toward Mount Etna.
Historic fish market area beside Piazza del Duomo, famous for its lively atmosphere, photogenic scenes, and local character.
Catania’s signature pasta with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, salted ricotta, and basil, named in honor of Bellini’s opera Norma.
Stuffed fried rice balls, often filled with ragù, butter, or pistachio, and a beloved everyday Sicilian street food.
A sweet-and-sour eggplant dish with tomato, celery, olives, and capers, served as a classic Sicilian antipasto or side.
Established Sicilian restaurant with refined regional cooking, strong wine selection, and an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere.
Iconic pastry shop and café famous for arancini, granita, cassata, and other classic Catanese and Sicilian specialties.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving hearty Sicilian specialties, pasta, and local fish in a warm, rustic setting.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: casual food is affordable, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Catania, Partenze - Terminal A -> Catania Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Catania by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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