- 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.
Cheapest price
€67
Average price
€83
Fastest journey
18 h 50 m
Average duration
20 h 32 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
912 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Catania will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Catania without transferring at least once.
2701 · 3887
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2723 · 2125
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 566 miles (912 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€83 Average price Cheapest | €511 Average price | €117 Average price | €189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 52m Average total duration 19h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 20m Average total duration 15h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Catania:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Catania costing on average €117.
A bus is €428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Catania costing on average €511.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 50m.
Bus takes on average 19h 22m.
Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €189 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €105. The journey takes 19h 22m versus 13h 5m 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 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €74 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Catania buses for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2723 · 2125 | 8:45 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 22h40 | 7:25 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
2723 · 2125 | 8:45 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 22h20 | 7:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
2723 · 2125 | 9:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 22h00 | 7:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
2723 · 2125 | 9:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 22h20 | 7:25 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 19h20 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 18h50 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 22h35 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 22h15 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 22h40 | 3:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 22h15 | 3:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 23h05 | 7:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 22h45 | 7:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 24h20 | 9:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 24h00 | 9:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
2701 · 3887 | 11:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 21h50 | 9:05 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
2701 · 3887 | 11:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 21h30 | 9:05 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Venice to Catania run on average 12 times per day, taking around 19h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €14 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 566 miles (912 km) distance in 17h 10m.
Distance 566 miles (912 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 17h 10m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 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 Venice 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 Venice to Catania buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to Catania, Via D'Amico station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Catania bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) is 1 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover). ATMs are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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