- 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leonforte to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leonforte to Catania:
A train is $0.10 (€0.08) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leonforte to Catania costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $15 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 21m versus 1h 3m 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 Interbus S.p.A., Sais Regional, FlixBus.
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 Sais Regional | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:21AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:51PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:21PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:51PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:21PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Leonforte to Catania buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8929 | 11:40 AM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h55 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 11:40 AM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h56 | 12:36 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Enna, Via Leonardo da Vinci (Bassa) | 1h45 | 2:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
60129 | 1:25 PM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h56 | 2:21 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60129 | 1:25 PM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h55 | 2:20 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-176 | 2:40 PM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h55 | 3:35 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-176 | 2:40 PM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h56 | 3:36 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8944 | 3:55 PM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h56 | 4:51 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8944 | 3:55 PM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h55 | 4:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8946 | 6:25 PM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h56 | 7:21 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8946 | 6:25 PM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h55 | 7:20 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Enna, Via Leonardo da Vinci (Bassa) | 1h20 | 7:55 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
8938 | 7:40 PM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h55 | 8:35 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8938 | 7:40 PM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h56 | 8:36 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
8909 | 6:25 AM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h55 | 7:20 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8909 | 6:25 AM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h56 | 7:21 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Enna, Via Leonardo da Vinci (Bassa) | 1h20 | 8:50 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
aggiunta 12 B | 8:25 AM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h55 | 9:20 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
aggiunta 12 B | 8:25 AM Agira, Sicilia Outlet Village | 0h56 | 9:21 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Leonforte to Catania run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:27, the last at 23:01. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 5:27 AM |
Last bus 11:01 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
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 Leonforte 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.

Most Leonforte to Catania buses use the Enna, Via Leonardo da Vinci (Bassa) to Catania, Via D'Amico station pair. Use this guide to compare Leonforte and Catania bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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