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Rome to Catania buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rome and Catania takes 11h 27m and the fastest bus takes 10h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rome to Catania. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 27m
Duration
821 km
Distance
€75
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Rome to Catania bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Rome and Catania. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Catania at 8:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 13h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h 1m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 13h 5m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 10h 1m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 13h 5m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 10h 1m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 13h 5m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 10h 1m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 13h 5m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 10h 1m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 13h 5m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 10h 1m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 13h 5m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 10h 1m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rome to Catania? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 821.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Catania, Italy?

Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 11h 55m. Three other operators also service this route.

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