4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h 22 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 16 buses that leave Rome for Catania Fontanarossa Airport on Fri, Jul 24, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct buses cover the 540 km distance in an average of 11 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest buses will take 11 h 35 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.
38879:00 AM12h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:05 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$301One-way0 transfers- 44114:25 PM16h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:50 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$431One-way0 transfers
- 44114:25 PM16h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:30 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$431One-way0 transfers
- 21257:30 PM11h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$501One-way0 transfers
- 21257:30 PM11h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:25 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM10h55Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:55 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$721One-way0 transfers- FlixBus1:20 AM11h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina12:35 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM11h30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:30 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$1191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM11h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:35 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$951One-way1 transfer
- 21257:30 PM11h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $17.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $63 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport:
A bus is $27 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport costing on average $63 (€63).
A bus is $56 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport costing on average $91 (€91).
Other travel options to Catania Fontanarossa Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€36) compared to roughly $137 (€137) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $101 (€101). The journey takes 11h 12m versus 8h 37m 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.
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.
Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Live departures
Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport buses for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4411 | 4:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 16h25 | 8:50 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4411 | 4:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 16h05 | 8:30 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 13h40 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 14h15 | 8:30 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| 2125 | 7:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h55 | 7:25 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2125 | 7:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h35 | 7:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h55 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h35 | 8:35 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h30 | 8:30 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 16h10 | 3:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 13h05 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
| FlixBus | 1:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h15 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 14h20 | 3:40 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 13h05 | 10:00 PM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 12h15 | 9:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3887 | 9:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 12h05 | 9:05 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
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Buses from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€18) but you can travel from only $17 (€17) by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:55, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 335 miles (540 km) distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 335 miles (540 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€18) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 6:55 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa AirportYou can travel by bus between Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as $17 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport 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 Fontanarossa Airport, 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.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- 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 Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Most Rome to Catania Fontanarossa Airport buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania, Via D'Amico station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Catania Fontanarossa Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina from Rome city centre
Getting to Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) from Rome city centre
Getting to Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) from Rome city centre
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) bus station facilities and services
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Elevators, ramps.
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