- Must visit
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
City museum inside the medieval Castello Ursino, with archaeological finds, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts linked to Catania’s history.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
18 h 25 m
Average duration
20 h 32 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
841 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Catania Fontanarossa Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Catania Fontanarossa Airport will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bologna for Catania Fontanarossa Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 841 km distance in an average of 20 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 23 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Catania Fontanarossa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $18.
Distance: 522 miles (841 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 8m Average total duration 17h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Catania Fontanarossa Airport:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Catania Fontanarossa Airport costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Catania Fontanarossa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 13m.
Bus takes on average 17h 38m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $99 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€39). The journey takes 17h 38m versus 11h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:54PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 22h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:54PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 22h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:54PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 22h06 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Catania Fontanarossa Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2409 · 4411 | 10:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h55 | 8:50 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
2409 · 4411 | 10:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h35 | 8:30 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
2125 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h25 | 7:25 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h05 | 7:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h30 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h05 | 8:30 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h00 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h25 | 3:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h05 | 3:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 19h40 | 7:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h00 | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h16 | 9:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 22h06 | 10:00 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bologna to Catania Fontanarossa Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 17h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 22:54. The fastest bus covers the 522 miles (841 km) distance in 16h 5m.
Distance 522 miles (841 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 16h 5m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 10:54 PM |
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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 medieval Castello Ursino, with archaeological finds, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts linked to Catania’s history.
Large history museum on the Allied landings in Sicily, with immersive exhibits, documents, and reconstructed wartime scenes. One of Catania’s most distinctive museums.
Museum of sacred art beside the cathedral, known for church treasures, historic objects, and access to terraces with fine views over Piazza del Duomo.
Catania’s main square and the natural starting point for most visits, framed by the cathedral, elephant fountain, and Baroque palaces.
The city’s principal shopping and walking street, lined with historic buildings, cafes, and recurring views toward Mount Etna.
Short but exceptionally beautiful Baroque street lined with historic churches and monasteries. A favorite for architecture lovers and photographers.
Fried rice ball, often filled with ragù, mozzarella, or pistachio. A Sicilian street-food classic strongly associated with Catania.
Pasta with tomato, fried aubergine, ricotta salata, and basil. One of Catania’s signature dishes, named after Bellini’s opera Norma.
Sweet-and-sour aubergine dish with tomato, celery, capers, and olives. A traditional Sicilian antipasto commonly found across Catania.
Well-known Catania seafood restaurant near the fish market, appreciated for fresh local catches and traditional Sicilian flavors in a polished setting.
Historic and characterful Sicilian restaurant known for regional specialties, rustic decor, and a strong reputation for authentic local cooking.
Established traditional trattoria serving classic Sicilian and Catanese dishes in a warm, casual atmosphere popular with both locals and visitors.
Prices are moderate by Italian standards. Airport food costs more than in town, but Catania is generally cheaper than Rome or Milan.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Catania Fontanarossa Airport -> Catania City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Catania Fontanarossa Airport 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 Fontanarossa Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Catania Fontanarossa Airport buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Catania, Via D'Amico station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Catania Fontanarossa Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
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