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The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Aug 30

Cheapest price on Aug 30

$67

Average ticket price on Aug 30

$106

Fastest journey on Aug 30

19 h 5 m

Average journey duration on Aug 30

20 h 16 m

Buses on Aug 30

8

Distance

1016 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.

Fast buses

On Sun, Aug 30, we found 8 buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale, including 5 direct services.

On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 1016 km distance in an average of 20 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 5 m .

On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 20 h 45 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM20h30
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    5:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM19h05
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    1:45 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2126
    8:15 PM20h25
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    4:40 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus3888
    8:55 AM20h45
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    5:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2126
    7:55 PM20h45
    Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)
    4:40 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $861One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $131 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $131, while a flight costs an average of $247.

Distance: 631 miles (1016 km)

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Bus
Flight
Driving

$131

Average price

Cheapest

$247

Average price

$127

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

20h 32m

Average total duration

20h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 18m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

14h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

ITA

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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The cheapest way to travel from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale is a bus with an average price of $131.

This is compared to other travel options from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale:

A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale costing on average $182.

A bus is $117 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale costing on average $247.

The fastest way to travel from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Milan Centrale take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 43m.

Bus takes on average 20h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Catania Fontanarossa Airport and Milan Centrale including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about -6h -49m sooner (20h 2m by bus vs 14h 13m by car) and save roughly $-3.29 compared to fuel and tolls ($131 vs $127). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.

Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.

Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:25AM
Arrival Time
03:55AM
Duration
20h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Itabus
Departure Time
08:55AM
Arrival Time
05:40AM
Duration
20h45
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$86
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:25AM
Arrival Time
05:55AM
Duration
20h30
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
01:00AM
Duration
15h00
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$98
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
08:35AM
Duration
20h35
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$145
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:05PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
22h30
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
Itabus
Departure Time
06:15PM
Arrival Time
02:40PM
Duration
20h25
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$86
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:40PM
Arrival Time
01:45PM
Duration
19h05
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
Itabus
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
03:40PM
Duration
20h25
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$66
Operator
Itabus
Departure Time
07:55PM
Arrival Time
04:40PM
Duration
20h45
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$86
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:10PM
Arrival Time
05:10PM
Duration
21h00
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$181
Operator
Itabus
Departure Time
08:15PM
Arrival Time
04:40PM
Duration
20h25
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$86
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:55PM
Arrival Time
09:40PM
Duration
21h45
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$123

Live departures

Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale bus times

The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale buses for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus6:40 PM Catania, Via D'Amico
19h05
1:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano0 transfersDirect
Itabus21267:55 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)
20h45
4:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico
21h00
5:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano1 transfer
Itabus21268:15 PM Catania, Via D'Amico
20h25
4:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM Catania, Via D'Amico
21h45
9:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano1 transfer
Itabus38888:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico
20h45
5:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico
20h30
5:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM Catania, Via D'Amico
20h35
8:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano1 transfer

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Why should you book Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale buses with Omio?

Itabus as well as FlixBus offer buses services from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale.

Why book with Omio vs Itabus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Itabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Itabus with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale.

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale

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Buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale run on average 11 times per day, taking around 20h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 but you can travel from only $27 by flight.

There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:55, the last at 16:40. The fastest bus covers the 631 miles (1016 km) distance in 17h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $27
Distance
631 miles (1016 km)
Average bus duration
20h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
$30
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
5
Fastest bus
17h 10m
First bus
6:55 AM
Last bus
4:40 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $27

Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, Salemi from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan CentraleYou can travel by bus between Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale with FlixBus, Itabus, Salemi for as low as $27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
18h 0m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
$30
FlixBus frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Itabus

About
Itabus is a leading bus company in Italy, providing reliable and comfortable transportation services to its customers. Itabus operates a fleet of modern buses, ranging from luxury coaches to standard buses, all equipped with air conditioning, comfortable seating, and onboard entertainment.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Itabus Duration
20h 5m
Cheapest Itabus Price
$43
Itabus frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
5€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Dedicated seating areas; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

Salemi

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Salemi Duration
17h 10m
Cheapest Salemi Price
$109
Salemi frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale 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 Milan Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale can start from as little as $30 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale is $131 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale is 17h 10m to travel the 631 miles (1016 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale leaves at 6:55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale leaves at 4:40 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale, you can count on Itabus, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Milan Centrale. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Catania Fontanarossa Airport and Milan Centrale and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Milan Centrale from Catania Fontanarossa Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 17h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Catania Fontanarossa Airport and Milan Centrale including taking a bus and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
  • Itabus
    • Assistance
    • Dedicated seating areas
    • Accessible restrooms.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale for bus company Itabus, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale depends on the bus companies:
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
  • Itabus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Itabus, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale:
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
  • Itabus
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale:
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • Itabus
    • 5€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
  • Itabus
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale with the following bus company: Itabus, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale with the following bus company: Itabus, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale with the following bus company: Itabus, FlixBus.
Since both Catania Fontanarossa Airport and Milan Centrale are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Centrale among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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