What is the cheapest way to get from Bari to Catania?

The cheapest way to get from Bari to Catania is to bus via Taormina which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bari to Catania?

The fastest way to get from Bari to Catania is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs €70 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Bari and Catania?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bari and arriving at Catania. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bari and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Bari to Catania. However, there are services departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Catania Centrale via Taranto and Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Bari to Catania?

The distance between Bari and Catania is 443 km.

How do I travel from Bari to Catania without a car?

The best way to get from Bari to Catania without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs €25 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Bari to Catania?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Bari to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bari to Catania bus from?

Bari to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bari station.

Where do I catch the Bari to Catania train from?

Bari to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Bari Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bari to Catania?

The best way to get from Bari to Catania is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €120 and takes 10h 10m, you could also train, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Bari to Catania bus arrive?

Bari to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.

Where does the Bari to Catania train arrive?

Bari to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Taranto station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bari to Catania?

Book your Bari to Catania train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bari to Catania?

Book your Bari to Catania bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4524+ hotels available in Catania.

Bari to Catania - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Bari to Catania by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, ferry, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
1h 25m
€70–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari to Cataniabus 590 / ...
10h 10m
€25–120
Train
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain Re
2. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
10h 26m
€34–72
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
6h 23m
€82–120
Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane BRI - CIY
2. Take the bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus
6h 17m
€125–335
Bus via Taormina
1. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Giardini Naxos Bus Stationbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus Etna Trasporti ET07
10h 33m
€33–73
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
11h 20m
€31–100

Bari to Catania by bus

12Weekly Buses

10h 10mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 443.5 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

Ryanair flies from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Catania once daily. Tickets cost €25–120 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 4 times a week.

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