- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
10 h 40 m
Average duration
11 h 21 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome 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 Rome will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 14 buses that leave Catania Fontanarossa Airport for Rome on Fri, Jul 24, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct buses cover the 540 km distance in an average of 11 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest buses will take 11 h 50 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.
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4412
4412
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3888
FlixBus
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FlixBus
3888Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $20.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $67 Average price | $54 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome:
A bus is $17 (€17) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome costing on average $54 (€54).
A bus is $29 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome costing on average $67 (€67).
A bus is $39 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome costing on average $76 (€76).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 13h 45m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€37) compared to roughly $41 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 10h 46m versus 9h 1m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome buses for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 11h10 | 6:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 16h10 | 11:50 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
2126 | 7:55 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 11h50 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 10h40 | 6:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 8:15 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 11h30 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 15h40 | 12:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
4412 | 9:50 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 16h30 | 2:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
4412 | 10:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 16h10 | 2:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 11h35 | 11:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 12h55 | 9:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
3888 | 8:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 11h50 | 8:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 12h05 | 9:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 15h10 | 5:35 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 14h50 | 5:35 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:35, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 335 miles (540 km) distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 335 miles (540 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€20) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 6:35 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
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World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Outstanding ancient sculpture and mosaic museum housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo.
Celebrated villa museum with Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings, and refined garden setting.
Elegant Baroque square with Bernini's fountains, lively atmosphere, and superb people-watching.
Historic square and gathering place at the Spanish Steps, ideal for classic city views and strolls.
Charming cobbled neighborhood filled with ivy-clad lanes, churches, nightlife, and local character.
Classic Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. A city icon known for rich flavor without cream.
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Pasta with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Considered one of Rome's oldest pasta dishes and prized for its simplicity.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Niko Romito at Bulgari Hotel Roma, offering refined Italian tasting menus in an elegant setting.
Historic trattoria in Testaccio known for classic Roman pasta and quinto quarto dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Popular casual spot famed for Roman-style pizzas and fried starters. Bustling atmosphere and a long-standing local reputation.
Moderate for Europe: stays in central Rome are pricey, but transit is cheap and meals range from affordable pizza to costly tourist-area dining.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome buses use the Catania, Via D'Amico to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Catania Fontanarossa Airport and Rome bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus).
Available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Elevators, ramps.
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