- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of the world’s leading archaeological museums, famed for treasures from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Farnese Collection.
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 5 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
377 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Naples will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 6 buses that leave Catania for Naples on Tue, Jun 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 377 km distance in an average of 9 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 11 h 15 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $131 Average price | $97 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg 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 Catania to Naples:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Naples costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Catania to Naples costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Naples costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 9m.
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
You'll arrive about -2h -19m sooner (8h 23m by bus vs 7h 4m by car) and save roughly $-25.44 (€-20.51) compared to fuel and tolls ($53 (€43) vs $28 (€22)). 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 Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Naples buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2126 | 7:55 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 8h45 | 4:40 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 7h55 | 4:05 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 8:15 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 8h25 | 4:40 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 11h15 | 11:10 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 9h05 | 6:30 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Catania to Naples run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 234 miles (377 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 234 miles (377 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Naples — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Naples trip today.
One of the world’s leading archaeological museums, famed for treasures from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Farnese Collection.
Major fine arts museum in a Bourbon palace, with works by Caravaggio, Titian, and Neapolitan masters, plus a vast park.
Small but world-famous museum chapel housing the Veiled Christ, one of Naples’ most celebrated sculptures.
The historic street slicing through the old center, ideal for walking past churches, palaces, shops, and dense local street life.
One of Naples’ busiest and most famous streets, popular for architecture, shopping, and easy access to key sights.
Dense, atmospheric neighborhood of lanes, stairways, murals, and everyday city life that has become especially popular with visitors.
Naples’ iconic wood-fired pizza with a soft, elastic crust and simple toppings such as Margherita or Marinara; it is the city’s most famous culinary tradition.
A classic Neapolitan pizza topped with tomato, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. It is one of the oldest local pizzas and is naturally free of dairy.
Spaghetti with clams, olive oil, garlic, and parsley, reflecting Naples’ strong connection to the sea and simple southern flavors.
One of Naples’ best-known pizza institutions in the historic center, celebrated for generous toppings, quality ingredients, and constant local energy.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant on the seafront, offering refined contemporary interpretations of Campanian and Neapolitan cuisine.
Historic, no-frills pizzeria famous worldwide for classic Neapolitan pizza, especially Margherita and Marinara, with a lively traditional atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Milan or Rome. Pizza and casual dining are good value, while hotels in central areas can cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a small coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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Naples Capodichino Airport Terminal Bus, Naples -> Napoli Centrale, Naples
The trip on buses from Catania to Naples covers a distance of around 235 miles (378 km) and the trip is going to take approximately 8h and 45min. There's one bus on this route per day that leaves in the morning from the station in Catania and will arrive in the early evening at the station in Naples.
The trip on buses from Catania to Naples takes around 8h 45min and will cover a distance of around 235 miles (378 km). The good thing about this trip is that it is a direct route and you will not need to transfer to any other buses during the trip.
The trip on buses from Catania to Naples is one that occurs on a daily basis with one bus making the trip. This bus departs from Catania at around 9:30 a.m. and arrives at the station in Napoli just after 6:00 p.m. The same bus makes this trip on a daily basis and that includes travel on weekends and most holidays.
Departure bus station: The departure station for buses that travel this route is the Catania Station. The station has a very convenient location just east of the center of the city about 1 mile (1.6 km) away. The station is a very open space that includes a ticket office as well as ticket machines. There are also trains that make stops here and the entire area is a bustling hub of transportation meaning that it is easily accessed by a number of public transportation options. Beyond that, the station does not provide many amenities other than the ticket office as well as restrooms and a seating area to wait for buses and trains.
Arrival bus station: The station that buses from Catania to Napoli will arrive in is the Napoli Centrale Station. The station literally sits right in the center of the city and is in major transportation hub for this area with several local, regional, and long-distance buses and trains making stops here. Because of this there are several options for transportation to a number of locations from the station making it quite easy to get to your final destination after your trip. Some of the amenities available at this transportation complex include a number of restaurants or shops, a ticket office, restrooms, and a large seating area for passengers.
Service on buses from Catalina to Naples is provided by FlixBus. Having taken millions of passengers on bus trips throughout the world FlixBus is a company that stands behind a reputation of reliable and comfortable service. Their motto is that tradition meets technology so you can be sure that you'll be traveling on some of the most cutting-edge buses available in the marketplace today.
FlixBus offers this one daily route for buses from Catania to Naples. While the journey does take a rather lengthy amount of time of 8h 45min the great thing is that the bus is a direct route meeting you will not need to get off the bus and transfer to another one while you are traveling. This trip covers around 235 miles (378 km) of the scenic Italian countryside.
One of the best things about riding with FlixBus is all of the different amenities, services, and features they offer. A great example of this is how they take care of their passengers with disabilities and limited mobility. This includes passengers that are pregnant, travel with a service animal, or need to find space for their wheelchair on board the bus. If you travel in a wheelchair and need assistance getting on the bus the driver can use the hydraulic lift of the bus to help you get aboard the bus. Once you are on board they can help to secure your wheelchair in one of the two wheelchair spaces you will find on every bus. If in the unlikely event that there is not a wheelchair space available, FlixBus will work to get you onto the next available bus free of charge to make sure you get to your destination. They also welcome any service animal that may need to travel with you aboard the bus as well. Service animals must ride on the bus on the floor next to the passenger and cannot occupy a seat. The only stipulation is that the animals remain on leash at all times. Unfortunately no pets of any kind can ride on the bus. If you are somebody that likes to travel with your bicycle FlixBus has you covered there as well. The bicycle can ride aboard the bus for an added fee either on the bike rack if it is available on the bus, or it can travel just like any other piece of luggage would below the bus. The only thing you need to do is disassemble your bike and place it in the underside of the bus with other luggage. Your ticket on FlixBus includes the ability to bring one checked bag that will be stored below the bus that the driver will be happy to help you place there plus you can also bring one carry-on bag on the bus that you can store under your seat or in the overhead compartment above you. Rest assured that there is ample space for your carry-on bags on board the bus. Because FlixBus knows that bus journeys like this can get rather lengthy, they have made sure that their coaches are built to help make the time fly by. Because of this, all FlixBus coaches have amazing amenities including Free Wi-Fi, reclining seats with ample legroom, restrooms on board the bus, power outlets, and an entertainment portal that offers a number of movies, books, and games.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Naples 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 Naples, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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