- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$164
Fastest journey
20 h 25 m
Average duration
20 h 51 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
912 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Venice will cost around $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
It's difficult to get from Catania to Venice without transferring at least once.
2126 · 2790
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 566 miles (912 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 7m Average total duration 17h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 23m Average total duration 14h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Venice:
A flight is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Venice costing on average $92 (€74).
A flight is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Venice costing on average $136 (€109).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 53m.
Bus takes on average 17h 37m.
You'll arrive about -5h -3m sooner (17h 37m by bus vs 13h 34m by car) and save roughly $-70.98 (€-57.05) compared to fuel and tolls ($92 (€74) vs $21 (€17)). 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 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 Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $219 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $139 |
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Venice buses for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3888 · 2702 | 8:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h55 | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
3888 · 2702 | 8:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 22h15 | 7:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 1 transfer | |
3888 · 2772 | 8:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 20h25 | 5:20 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 20h05 | 5:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 20h25 | 5:50 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h10 | 9:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h30 | 9:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 26h30 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
2126 · 2790 | 7:55 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 21h20 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 1 transfer | |
2126 · 2790 | 7:55 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 21h45 | 5:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 transfer | |
2126 · 2790 | 7:55 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 21h00 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
2126 · 2790 | 8:15 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 20h40 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
2126 · 2790 | 8:15 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h00 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h45 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 21h25 | 9:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Catania to Venice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 17h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 566 miles (912 km) distance in 20h 25m.
Distance 566 miles (912 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 20h 25m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Catania to Venice buses use the Catania, Via D'Amico to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Catania and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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