The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Catania
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
19 h 5 m
Average duration
19 h 52 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
1012 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Catania will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 27 buses that leave Milan for Catania on Sat, Nov 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 22 the direct buses cover the 1012 km distance in an average of 19 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 5 m .
On Sat, Nov 22 the slowest buses will take 20 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Catania
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €37.
Distance: 628 miles (1012 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€101 Average price Cheapest | €146 Average price | €135 Average price |
19h 5m Average total duration 18h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 45m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Milan to Catania Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Malpensa Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Malpensa Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Malpensa Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Malpensa Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Malpensa Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Malpensa Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Live departures
Milan to Catania bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Catania buses for today, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h45 | 6:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 24h10 | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 22h00 | 6:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h25 | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h50 | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h35 | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:10 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 20h00 | 8:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2916+ 2125 | 4:35 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 25h50 | 6:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1 transfer | |
2499 · 4401 | 5:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 26h30 | 7:30 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
2499 · 4401 | 5:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 26h50 | 7:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2918+ 2125 | 5:05 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 25h20 | 6:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2920+ 2125 | 5:35 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 24h50 | 6:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10214+ S50 TRENORD 25557+ 2125 | 5:40 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 24h45 | 6:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2 transfers | |
2499 · 4401 | 5:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 26h00 | 7:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1 transfer | |
2499 · 4401 | 5:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 25h40 | 7:30 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2922+ 2125 | 6:05 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 24h20 | 6:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2924+ 2125 | 6:35 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 23h50 | 6:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 10216+ S50 TRENORD 25559+ 2125 | 6:40 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 23h45 | 6:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2926+ 2125 | 7:05 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 23h20 | 6:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h25 | 6:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 25h35 | 10:45 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h35 | 6:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
2125 | 10:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h10 | 6:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 10:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h50 | 6:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h05 | 7:00 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h00 | 10:45 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h15 | 10:45 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Catania
Buses from Milan to Catania run on average 12 times per day, taking around 18h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 628 miles (1012 km) distance in 19h 5m.
Distance 628 miles (1012 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 19h 5m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Marino Autolinee from Milan to CataniaYou can travel by bus between Milan to Catania with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Marino Autolinee for as low as $37 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Marino Autolinee
Autoservizi Salemi
BlaBlaCar
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
FAQs: Bus from Milan to Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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.

- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- 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.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Milan to Catania, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Catania
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Milano (in the station)
- Trattoria San Donato (0.5 km)
- Burger House (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M3 Bus: 121, 132, 133
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
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