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The cheapest and fastest buses from Naples to Catania

Showing times and prices for May 24

Cheapest price

$59

Average price

$74

Fastest journey

8 h 5 m

Average duration

11 h 46 m

Buses per day

6

Distance

377 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Naples to Catania will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.

Fast buses

Of the 6 buses that leave Naples for Catania on Sat, May 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, May 24 the direct buses cover the 377 km distance in an average of 11 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .

On Sat, May 24 the slowest buses will take 15 h 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.

Itabus1105 · 4401
05:30PM15h00
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
08:30AMCatania, Via D'Amico
$591One-way
1 transfer
Itabus1105 · 4401
05:30PM15h20
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
08:50AMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)
$591One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45AM11h35
Napoli, Napoli Centrale
07:20PMCatania, Via D'Amico
$631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:55AM9h15
Napoli, Napoli Centrale
09:10PMCatania, Via D'Amico
$641One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00PM8h05
Napoli, Napoli Centrale
07:05AMCatania, Via D'Amico
$911One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Naples to Catania

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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€59

Average price

€70

Average price

€139

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€45

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12h 15m

Average duration

11h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 8m

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Fastest

8h 38m

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30m

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13h 29m

Average duration

10h 29m

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3h 0m

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12h 12m

Average duration

11h 12m

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1h 0m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.3kg

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Naples to Catania bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, May 23
Last updated at 2:55 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
itab1105 · 44013:30 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
15h00
6:30 AM Catania, Via D'Amico1 transfer
itab1105 · 44013:30 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
15h20
6:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)1 transfer
itab42018:45 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
8h45
5:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)0 transfersDirect
itab42018:45 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
8h25
5:10 AM Catania, Via D'Amico0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:00 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale
8h05
5:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale
11h35
5:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:55 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale
9h15
7:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM Napoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale)
14h55
5:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Naples to Catania

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Buses from Naples to Catania run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
234 miles (377 km)
Average bus duration
11h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
$23 (€19)
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
2
Bus providers
4
Fastest bus
8h 5m
First bus
10:55
Last bus
22:05
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar from Naples to Catania

For as little as $16 (€13) you can travel by bus from Naples to Catania with Itabus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Naples to Catania bus information with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $22
  • FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

Buses from Naples to Catania

Take the bus from Naples to Catania and see first-hand all the beauty the west cost of Italy has to offer before exploring Sicily’s immortal Castello Ursino! Your journey of just about 367 miles (591 km) will take a little over 9h by bus, departing from Naples Centrale and arriving at Catania Via D’Amico just in time for a late Italian dinner! Buses from Naples to Catania make this trip three times per week, primarily over the weekend.

How long is the journey by bus from Naples to Catania?

The journey by bus from Naples to Catania lasts just over 9h as you travel south along the west coast of Italy before crossing over to the island of Sicily. Naples to Catania buses travel directly, so you won’t need to change buses along the way, which will allow you to enjoy the 367-mile (591 km) ride without major interruptions.

How many buses are there from Naples to Catania?

There are three buses from Naples to Catania each week to choose from. One bus leaves the Naples Centrale station at about 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and again on Tuesdays, arriving just over 9h later on the east coast of Sicily. While there is only one departure by bus to Catania from Naples on each of these three days, your journey south will be direct, so there is no need to worry about connections or any major delays while in transit between Naples and the Catania Via D’Amico stop.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Naples to Catania?

Departure bus station: Naples Centrale station can be found in the famous Piazza Garibaldi, centrally located and easily reached from almost anywhere in the city by train, city bus, metro, or even taxicab. The city’s Metro Line 2has a stop just beneath the station, and of course travelers can even reach the station from other nearby cities in the region by way of the Circumvesuviana inter-city trains. At this central station travelers can expect to find all the amenities and services of a modern Italian transportation hub, including various shops, restaurants, and currency exchange desks. There is also tourist information available and even a left luggage facility for passenger convenience!

Arrival bus station: Catania Via D’Amico, also known as the Autostazione, is located in central Catania, right on the coast, and is a very popular bus stop which serves a number of bus companies arriving from all over Sicily and the Italian mainland. From Catania Via D’Amico it is easy to catch a taxi to any point in the city, including to the Catania Centrale train station if your final destination lies elsewhere on the island.

Which bus companies travel from Naples to Catania?

At this time the only company providing service by bus from Naples to Catania is FlixBus, a private bus company based in Munich, Germany. At times, FlixBus may offer its services through a partner carrier. Bus services by FlixBus are offered three days per week, with departures leaving the Naples bus station on Saturdays, Sundays, and again on Tuesdays. FlixBus offers direct service to Catania, with total travel time of right around 9h from Naples Centrale to Catania Via D’Amico.

FlixBus Naples to Catania

FlixBus offers direct buses from Naples to Catania departing once per day on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays. These buses leave Naples Centrale at about 10:30 a.m., arriving at Catania Via D’Amico about 9h later, usually just before 8 p.m. The route is traveled on a standard coach with reclining seats and free Wi-Fi, with fares only valid for the particular bus they were purchased for. These tickets are fully refundable up to 30 days before departure, with a nominal fee applied to refunds after that. It is recommended that passengers arrive at the station about an hour before departure time in order to allow for a comfortable boarding experience. While FlixBus does not permit animals to be brought onto its buses, services animals are always permitted aboard.

Naples to Catania Bus: Services on Board

While traveling south by bus to Catania from Naples with FlixBus, passengers may expect a number of modern services and amenities including on-board restrooms and free Wi-Fi service. An on-board entertainment portal is also available for passenger enjoyment through the use of smart devices. This entertainment package includes movies, eBooks, audio books, and even games! Power outlets are also provided in order to keep passengers’ devices fully charged, and FlixBus offers reclining seats and comfortable leg room on all bus routes, thereby guaranteeing a comfortable journey, regardless of travel time. Bicycles are welcome aboard, either as "special baggage" or by attachment to the bike racks on the back of most buses. Strollers are also permitted and are considered "special baggage". Strollers must not exceed 70 pounds (about 32 kg) in weight. Travelers should note that they are permitted one personal bag not to exceed 25 pounds (about 11 kg) in weight and one checked bag not to exceed 50 pounds (about 23 kg) in weight. Musical instruments (such as trumpets or violins within their carrying cases) can be brought on board as well and will be considered a personal item unless they exceed the weight limit, thereby being counted as a "checked bag". Additional luggage can be brought on board for an extra fee and should be indicated during the booking process. Travelers with reduced mobility are welcomed aboard all FlixBus routes, with the option of being secured in a wheelchair space if needed or having their mobility device (for example, a walker) stowed in the baggage area during the trip. Passengers confined to a wheelchair may opt to be lifted into the bus using the on-board hydraulic lift, although there is a weight limit for this service of 600 pounds (about 272 kg). Travelers using oxygen tanks may bring up to four tanks onto the bus, with two permitted onboard with the passenger and the other two required to be kept in the baggage area. All reasonable accommodations will be made for passengers with special needs or reduced mobility per company policy and local law.

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Popular bus stations from Naples to Catania

Naples
Catania
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Piazza Garibaldi
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Napoli Centrale (in the station)
  • Ristorante Da Dora (0.3 km)
  • Pizzeria 50 Kalò (0.6 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available on the concourse.
Public transit options for Napoli, Napoli Centrale
  • Bus: 151, 182, 192 Metro: L1, L2 Train: Circumvesuviana
Napoli, Autostazione MetroparkWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Via Lucci
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Metropark (in the station)
  • Ristorante Napoli Centrale (0.2 km)
  • Pizzeria Vesuvio (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
  • Bus: 151, 192, 195 Metro: L1, L2 Train: Circumvesuviana

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