The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Catania
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
18 h 50 m
Average duration
19 h 49 m
Buses per day
20
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 $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 20 buses that leave Milan for Catania on Sat, May 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 1012 km distance in an average of 19 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 50 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 20 h 45 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.
FlixBus1:05 PM18h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:55 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$491One-way0 transfers
3801 · 21258:55 AM22h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:25 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$681One-way1 transfer
3801 · 21258:55 AM22h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$681One-way1 transfer
3801 · 21259:45 AM21h20Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$681One-way1 transfer
3801 · 21259:45 AM21h40Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)7:25 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:05 PM18h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:55 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM19h10Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)12:35 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$1081One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM19h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:35 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$1071One-way1 transfer
212510:40 AM20h25Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$741One-way0 transfers
212510:40 AM20h45Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:25 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$741One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, 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 $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 11m. 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 $40, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 628 miles (1012 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $150 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 0m Average total duration 16h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 42m Average total duration 13h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Milan to Catania:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Catania costing on average $150 (€121).
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Catania costing on average $158 (€128).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 12m.
Bus takes on average 16h 30m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€67) compared to roughly $123 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€32). The journey takes 16h 30m versus 14h 4m 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, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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.
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 | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Live departures
Milan to Catania bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Catania buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h55 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 19h10 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 21h35 | 3:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 20h50 | 3:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h45 | 7:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 24h10 | 9:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 22h10 | 7:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 23h20 | 9:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
2409 · 4411 | 8:00 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 24h30 | 8:30 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
2409 · 4411 | 8:00 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 24h50 | 8:50 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
3801 · 2125 | 8:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h10 | 7:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
3801 · 2125 | 8:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h30 | 7:25 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 22h15 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
3801 · 2125 | 9:45 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h20 | 7:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
3801 · 2125 | 9:45 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h40 | 7:25 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 26h15 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
2125 | 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h25 | 7:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h45 | 7:25 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h50 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Catania
Buses from Milan to Catania run on average 14 times per day, taking around 16h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 628 miles (1012 km) distance in 18h 50m.
Distance 628 miles (1012 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 18h 50m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Milan to CataniaYou can travel by bus between Milan to Catania with FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Autoservizi Salemi
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the terms during booking.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Autoservizi Salemi
- Two pieces of luggage: one large suitcase for the hold and one smaller backpack for on-board.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Catania
- 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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