- Must visit
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
Civic museum inside Castello Ursino with medieval art, paintings, archaeology, and collections that trace Catania’s history from antiquity onward.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
35 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chianchitta-pallio to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chianchitta-pallio to Catania will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 7 buses that leave Chianchitta-pallio for Catania on Sat, Aug 01, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 38 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 35 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 train as it is the most popular option from Chianchitta-pallio to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Chianchitta-pallio to Catania:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chianchitta-pallio to Catania costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 2m.
You'll arrive about -1h -17m sooner (1h 2m by bus vs 45m by car) and save roughly $-1.03 compared to fuel and tolls ($11 vs $10). 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 Infobus, Etna Trasporti.
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 Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:46AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:44PM | Arrival Time 03:48PM | Duration 2h04 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Etna Trasporti | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Chianchitta-pallio to Catania buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:55 PM Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal | 0h50 | 5:45 PM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 PM Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal | 0h50 | 6:45 PM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 PM Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal | 0h50 | 7:45 PM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 PM Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal | 0h50 | 8:45 PM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
![]() | 6:40 AM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h35 | 7:15 AM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h35 | 8:15 AM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h35 | 9:45 AM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h35 | 10:45 AM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h35 | 11:45 AM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h35 | 1:45 PM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Giardini Naxos Bus Station | 0h35 | 2:45 PM Catania | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Chianchitta-pallio to Catania run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 but you can travel from only $7 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:01, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 54m |
First bus 5:01 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Catania — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Catania trip today.
Civic museum inside Castello Ursino with medieval art, paintings, archaeology, and collections that trace Catania’s history from antiquity onward.
Museum in Bellini’s birthplace with manuscripts, portraits, period furnishings, and exhibits dedicated to the celebrated Catanian composer’s life.
University museum combining displays on Etna, volcanology, zoology, and science, ideal for understanding the natural setting around Catania.
Catania’s main square and Baroque showpiece, framed by the cathedral, Elephant Fountain, and historic palaces, making it the city’s essential starting point.
Elegant Baroque street lined with churches and palaces, often considered one of Sicily’s most beautiful urban ensembles for a short historic walk.
Lively historic fish market area behind Piazza Duomo, famous for its sensory atmosphere, street life, and authentic glimpse of everyday Catania.
Crisp fried rice ball filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street food staple, especially iconic in Catania bakeries and bars.
Pasta alla Norma combines pasta with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, salted ricotta and basil. It is Catania’s signature dish, named after Bellini’s opera.
Fresh horse meat, often grilled as polpette or steaks. It is a long-standing Catania specialty, especially around the city’s traditional meat stalls.
Historic pastry and café stop famous for granita, cannoli and Sicilian breakfast. A classic casual venue with strong local identity.
Refined Sicilian dining in central Catania, serving seasonal local ingredients and polished regional recipes in an elegant setting.
Historic seafood restaurant by the fish market, known for ultra-fresh catch and classic Catania dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Milan, while tourist areas and summer rates raise hotel and restaurant prices. Local buses stay low-cost.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes if served at table.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chianchitta-pallio 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.

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