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Palazzo delle Arti Beltrani
Museum and gallery in a historic palace with rotating art, photography, and cultural exhibitions. A polished venue in the heart of old Trani.
Cheapest price
€90
Average price
€90
Fastest journey
20 h 55 m
Average duration
20 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania to Trani is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Trani will cost around €90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €90.
Of the 1 buses that leave Catania for Trani on Wed, Aug 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 435 km distance in an average of 20 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 20 h 55 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Trani among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a flight costs an average of €21.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€75 Average price Cheapest | €197 Average price | €86 Average price |
17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Trani:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Trani costing on average €86.
A bus is €122 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Trani costing on average €197.
Other travel options to Trani take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 57m.
Bus takes on average 17h 17m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 05:41AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €74 |
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Trani buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:55 PM Catania | 20h55 | 6:50 PM Trani | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Catania to Trani run on average 1 times per day, taking around 17h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €51 but you can travel from only €21 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €51 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; taxis can be rounded up; small change is fine at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Trani 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 Trani, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Catania to Trani buses use the Catania, Via D'Amico to Andria, Viale Ovidio (Parco "Graziella Mansi") station pair. Use this guide to compare Catania and Trani bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Trani, Via Superga (Stadio) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Trani, Via Superga (Stadio). ATMs are available at Trani, Via Superga (Stadio).
Ticket office support is available at Trani, Via Superga (Stadio).
Available at Trani, Via Superga (Stadio): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trani, Via Superga (Stadio): Wheelchair accessible facility.
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