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

The cheapest way to get from Bari to Catania is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 30m.

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 €65 - €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 8h 30m.

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 Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

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 8h 30m and costs €30 - €60.

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 Intercity, 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 €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 30m, you could also train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 9h 15m.

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 Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. 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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4571+ hotels available in Catania.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bari to Catania by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), 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
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
1h 25m
€67–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari to Cataniabus N596 / ...
8h 30m
€30–60
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
9h 13m
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
€81–119
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
9h 15m
€55–129
Bus via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Bari Viale Unità d'Italia to Taranto Porto Mercantilebus 110
2. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
9h 25m
€35–52
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 27m
€68–193

Bari to Catania by bus

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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) once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Catania once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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