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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
15 h 30 m
Average
15 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
838 km
Of the 2 buses that leave Bologna for Catania every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 520 miles (838 km) | |
Average bus duration | 15 h 30 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $73 (€64) | |
Direct bus | Yes | |
Bus providers | BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi, Bus Center, Flixbus or Itabus |
Buses from Bologna to Catania cover the 520 miles (838 km) long journey taking on average 15 h 30 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi, Bus Center, Flixbus or Itabus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $45 (€39), but the average price of bus tickets is $73 (€64). Travelers depart most frequently from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Catania, Autostazione.
You can travel by bus to Catania from Bologna with FlixBus for as low as $45 (€39). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Bologna Catania direct buses depart on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with one trip a day, for a total of 3 trips a week. The journey has an average duration of 14 hours and also includes the crossing of the Strait of Messina. The departure station in Bologna is located at the bus terminal of the train station in Piazza XX Settembre. The station of arrival in Catania is that of Via Archimede in the center.
During the week, the route is covered by Buscenter, which leaves from Piazza XX Settembre and Salemi, which leaves from the bus terminal of the railway station. The buses have toilets on board and space for hand luggage. A free Wi-Fi line is also available on Baltour buses.
The journey by bus from Bologna to Catania has an average duration of 14 hours and includes the passage over the Strait of Messina. In all cases the departure is scheduled for 18:30 and the arrival for 8:30 the next morning. The journey is mainly night-time: the seats on the bus, spaced out and reclining, ensure the rest of passengers.
The buses that make the direct connection Bologna Catania are 3 per week. In particular, there is a bus service on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Departure is always scheduled in the afternoon, with arrival the next morning.
Bologna Bus Station:The bus station in Piazza XX Settembre in Bologna can be easily reached by car from exit 7 of the ring road or by bus thanks to the Tper lines. The structure is equipped with waiting areas, ticket office and information office.
Catania bus station: The bus terminal in Via Archimede in Catania is connected to other areas of the city by public buses. Alternatively, you can use the taxi service. The bus station has a ticket office and waiting area for passengers. Nearby are available refreshment points and shops.
When taking the bus between Bologna and Catania, you can choose to depart from bus stations like Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre, Bologna and Bologna, Porta San Donato. Your journey can end in bus stations such as Catania, Autostazione, Catania, Via D'Amico and Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Catania, Autostazione.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bologna Centrale, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Catania, Autostazione, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city center.
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