How to travel from Bari to Catania

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bari to Catania

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $25.

Distance: 267 miles (430 km)

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$46

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$140

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$86

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$98

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9h 25m

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8h 55m

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6h 53m

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3h 53m

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8h 31m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bari to Catania is a bus with an average price of $46.

This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Catania:

A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Catania costing on average $86.

A bus is $94 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Catania costing on average $140.

The fastest way to travel from Bari to Catania is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Catania take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 1m.

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bari and Catania including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bari to Catania among Omio's users.

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from Bari to Catania

How to get from Bari to Catania by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bari to Catania is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus4403
    8:55 AM9h55
    Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)
    6:50 PMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus4403
    8:55 AM9h55
    Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)
    6:50 PMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 6191
    5:35 PM1h15
    Bari Palese Airport
    6:50 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 19829 · Regionale 4296+IntercityIntercity 727
    8:10 AM13h15
    Bari Centrale
    9:25 PMCatania Centrale
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 704+RegionaleRegionale 4893+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1955
    4:05 PM15h35
    Bari Centrale
    7:40 AMCatania Centrale
    $1451One-way
    2 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 704+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1959
    4:05 PM18h52
    Bari Centrale
    10:57 AMCatania Centrale
    $1791One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM10h10
    Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)
    7:20 PMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM9h10
    Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)
    4:40 PMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus4411
    10:55 PM9h35
    Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari)
    8:30 AMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1608 · AZ1753
    5:05 PM3h40
    Bari Palese Airport
    8:45 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1608 · AZ1729
    5:05 PM4h40
    Bari Palese Airport
    9:45 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1608 · AZ1719
    5:05 PM5h25
    Bari Palese Airport
    10:30 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bari to Catania

Travel to Catania easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bari to Catania.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bari and Catania including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bari to Catania is a bus with an average price of $46.

This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Catania:

A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Catania costing on average $86.

A bus is $94 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Catania costing on average $140.

The fastest way to travel from Bari to Catania is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Catania take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 1m.

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

The distance from Bari to Catania is approximately 267 miles (430 km).
The average frequency per day from Bari to Catania is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bari and Catania as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bari to Catania:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bari Palese Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in Catania Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bari to Catania, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Catania by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA to go to Catania by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Sais Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. to go to Catania by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bari to Catania with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Sais Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bari to Catania often also extend their vacation to go to Taormina, Palermo, Syracuse, Milan, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Catania and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Catania to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Catania, visitors can explore Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, with guided tours and hiking trails. Experience the vibrant atmosphere at La Pescheria, the daily fish market offering fresh seafood and local delicacies. Relax at Giardino Bellini, Catania's oldest urban park with beautiful gardens. Visit Aci Castello, a picturesque coastal town featuring a medieval castle overlooking the sea. Enjoy Catania's Street Food Tour, savoring traditional Sicilian dishes. Key sights include Piazza del Duomo with the Elephant Fountain and Cathedral of Sant'Agata, Teatro Massimo Bellini, Castello Ursino, Via Etnea for shopping, and the Monastero dei Benedettini, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Three to four days in Catania allows you to explore the city’s historical sites, enjoy its vibrant markets, and take day trips to nearby attractions like Mount Etna and the stunning coastline.
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