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Museo Civico Castello Ursino
The city museum inside Catania’s 13th-century castle, with archaeological finds, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. A strong choice for understanding local history in a landmark setting.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cefalù to Catania
Showing times and prices for May 31
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
6 h 4 m
Average duration
7 h 29 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
111 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cefalù to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cefalù to Catania will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Cefalù to Catania without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 5354+
Flibco9:10 AM11h00Cefalù station8:10 PMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$561One-way1 transfer- Regionale Veloce 5354+Flibco9:10 AM8h05Cefalù station5:15 PMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$561One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 5354+Flibco9:10 AM6h30Cefalù station3:40 PMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$561One-way1 transfer
Intercity 730+Flibco11:11 AM6h04Cefalù station5:15 PMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$581One-way1 transfer- Intercity 736+Flibco7:54 AM7h46Cefalù station3:40 PMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$581One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 730+Flibco11:11 AM6h04Cefalù station5:15 PMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$581One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 5354+Flibco9:10 AM6h30Cefalù station3:40 PMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$561One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 736+Flibco7:54 AM7h46Cefalù station3:40 PMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$581One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 5354+Flibco9:10 AM8h05Cefalù station5:15 PMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$561One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 730+Flibco11:11 AM8h59Cefalù station8:10 PMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$581One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cefalù to Catania
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cefalù to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Cefalù to Catania is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).
This is compared to other travel options from Cefalù to Catania:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cefalù to Catania costing on average $26 (€21).
The fastest way to travel from Cefalù to Catania is by train with an average journey time of 3h 30m.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cefalù and Catania including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cefalù to Catania among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 12m 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 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.
Cefalù to Catania Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:47AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 11h28 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:03AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 10h12 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:24AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 9h46 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 11:11AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 04:34PM | Arrival Time 09:34PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
Cefalù to Catania bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cefalù to Catania buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale Veloce 5354+Flibco | 9:10 AM Cefalù station | 8h05 | 5:15 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 5354+Flibco | 9:10 AM Cefalù station | 6h30 | 3:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 5354+Flibco | 9:10 AM Cefalù station | 11h00 | 8:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12878 · Regionale 12892+Flibco | 10:24 AM Cefalù station | 9h46 | 8:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 12878 · Regionale 12892+Flibco | 10:24 AM Cefalù station | 6h51 | 5:15 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2 transfers | |
| Intercity 730+Flibco | 11:11 AM Cefalù station | 8h59 | 8:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 730+Flibco | 11:11 AM Cefalù station | 6h04 | 5:15 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12888 · Regionale 12900+Flibco | 12:55 PM Cefalù station | 7h15 | 8:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
| Intercity 736+Flibco | 7:54 AM Cefalù station | 7h46 | 3:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 736+Flibco | 7:54 AM Cefalù station | 12h16 | 8:10 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 736+Flibco | 7:54 AM Cefalù station | 9h21 | 5:15 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cefalù to Catania
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Buses from Cefalù to Catania run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 04:51, the last at 18:34. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 5h 0m.
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
Train from $20 (€16)
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 4:51 AM |
Last bus 6:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
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
Train from $20 (€16)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Cefalù to CataniaYou can travel by bus between Cefalù to Catania with BlaBlaCar for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
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BlaBlaCar frequency
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Complete guide to Catania
Things to do in Catania
Discover the best of Catania — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Catania trip today.
- Recommended
Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943
A well-regarded museum on the Allied landing in Sicily during World War II, using immersive displays, documents, and reconstructed scenes. Especially interesting for military and modern history fans.
Museo Diocesano Catania
Museum of the Archdiocese near the cathedral, displaying sacred art, liturgical objects, and works tied to Saint Agatha and the city’s religious heritage. Its terrace views are an added highlight.
- Must visit
Piazza del Duomo
The monumental main square of Catania, framed by the cathedral, the elephant fountain, and major Baroque palaces. It is the essential starting point for first-time visitors and evening strolls.
- Must visit
Via Etnea
Catania’s principal shopping and walking street, lined with churches, palaces, cafes, and views toward Mount Etna. It is the city’s classic promenade and a top place for atmosphere and architecture.
- Must visit
Via Crociferi
A short but spectacular Baroque street lined with historic churches and monasteries. Its architecture makes it one of Catania’s most photogenic urban scenes and a favorite among visitors.
- Vegetarian
Pasta Alla Norma
Catania’s signature pasta with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, salted ricotta, and basil, named after Bellini’s opera Norma.
Arancino Al Ragù
A classic Sicilian rice ball, breaded and fried, usually filled with meat ragù, peas, and cheese; a beloved street food in Catania.
Cipollina
A flaky puff pastry filled with tomato, onion, ham, and melted cheese, commonly eaten at Catania bars and bakeries as a savory snack.
Me Cumpari Turiddu
Well-known Sicilian restaurant with rustic decor, strong wine selection, and classic dishes such as pasta alla Norma and local meat specialties.
Il Sale Art Cafe
Established central restaurant offering refined Sicilian cuisine in an elegant setting, popular for seafood and contemporary presentations.
Osteria Antica Marina
Historic seafood restaurant at La Pescheria market, known for fresh local fish and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Euro
Generally cheaper than Rome or Milan. Food is good value, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for street food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
AMTS Catania
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 1.00
- Day pass
- EUR 2.50
To the city center
Catania Fontanarossa Airport Terminal A -> Catania Centrale
- Distance
- 7 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- You can use the AMTS Catania app to buy and validate tickets before boarding. Keep your ticket available for inspection during the trip.
- On AMTS buses, onboard card payment is not consistently available, so buy your ticket in advance from the app, vending machines, or authorized retailers.
FAQs: Bus from Cefalù to Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cefalù to Catania 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 Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Cefalù to Catania can start from as little as $26 (€21) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cefalù to Catania is $26 (€21) ; 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 Cefalù to Catania is 5h 0m to travel the 68 miles (111 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 Cefalù to Catania leaves at 4:51 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cefalù to Catania leaves at 6:34 PM.
There are 12 buses a day from Cefalù to Catania which require at least one change with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Cefalù to Catania, you can count on BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Catania. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Cefalù and Catania and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Catania from Cefalù is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cefalù to Catania is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cefalù and Catania including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Cefalù to Catania has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Cefalù to Catania.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Catania are:
- Piazza del Duomo, the central square featuring the iconic Elephant Fountain and the Cathedral of Sant'Agata
- Teatro Massimo Bellini, an opera house renowned for its stunning architecture and rich cultural performances
- Castello Ursino, a 13th-century castle housing the Civic Museum with historical artifacts and art
- Via Etnea, the main shopping street offering a vibrant mix of shops, cafes, and views of Mount Etna
- Monastero dei Benedettini, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its impressive Baroque architecture and historical significance.
The best things to do in Catania include:
- Mount Etna, explore Europe's most active volcano with guided tours and hiking trails
- La Pescheria, experience the vibrant daily fish market offering fresh seafood and local delicacies
- Giardino Bellini, relax in Catania's oldest urban park with beautiful gardens and scenic views
- Aci Castello, visit the picturesque coastal town with a medieval castle overlooking the sea
- Catania's Street Food Tour, savor local flavors and traditional Sicilian dishes on a guided culinary adventure.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Cefalù to Catania.
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.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Cefalù to Catania.
No, luggage for the bus from Cefalù to Catania needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Cefalù to Catania.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Cefalù to Catania.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Cefalù to Catania.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Cefalù to Catania.
Since both Cefalù and Catania 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 train as it is the most popular way to get from Cefalù to Catania 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.
In Catania, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and public transport. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and street vendors selling counterfeit goods. It's advisable to use official taxis, avoid unlicensed guides, and keep valuables secure to minimize risks.
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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