- 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
€13
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lamezia Terme to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lamezia Terme to Catania will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 7 buses that leave Lamezia Terme for Catania on Wed, Aug 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 4 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
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lamezia Terme to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€21 Average price | €26 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Lamezia Terme to Catania:
A ferry is €18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lamezia Terme to Catania costing on average €21.
A ferry is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lamezia Terme to Catania costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 3h 57m versus 3h 19m 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 FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:21AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 4h04 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator OneBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:46PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h04 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
The table below shows live departures for Lamezia Terme to Catania buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 4h25 | 7:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
2125 | 3:21 AM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 4h04 | 7:25 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 3:21 AM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 3h44 | 7:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 3h55 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
4411 | 4:20 AM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 4h10 | 8:30 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
4411 | 4:20 AM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 4h30 | 8:50 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Lamezia Terme, Stazione FS | 4h15 | 3:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lamezia Terme to Catania run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €4 by ferry.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 4m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 10:10 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 Lamezia Terme 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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