Bus and Coach from Catania to Bologna: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Catania to Bologna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Catania to Bologna from various bus operators like Itabus, FlixBus or Autoservizi Salemi for the next days.

today

£30

tomorrow

£26

Sunday

£26

Monday

£30

Tuesday

£35

Wednesday

£31

Thursday

£26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 25m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	12:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 19/12/2025 20:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Itabus	22h 45m	22:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	20:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	£59	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 19/12/2025 22:10:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	17h 10m	20:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	13:15	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 19/12/2025 20:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 30m	20:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£85	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 19/12/2025 20:00:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	15h 45m	18:35	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 19/12/2025 18:35:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 25m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	12:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	£26	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 20/12/2025 20:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Itabus	22h 45m	22:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	20:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	£30	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 20/12/2025 22:10:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	17h 10m	20:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	13:15	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 20/12/2025 20:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
FlixBus	17h 15m	20:20	Catania	Central Bus Station	13:35	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 20/12/2025 20:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 30m	20:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£98	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 20/12/2025 20:00:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £98 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 25m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	12:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	£26	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 21/12/2025 20:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Itabus	22h 45m	22:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	20:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	£58	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 21/12/2025 22:10:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	17h 20m	21:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	14:50	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 21/12/2025 21:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
FlixBus	17h 30m	20:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	13:35	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 21/12/2025 20:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 30m	20:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Basic	£98	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 21/12/2025 20:00:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £98 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 25m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	12:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 22/12/2025 20:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Itabus	22h 45m	22:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	20:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 22/12/2025 22:10:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	17h 30m	20:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	13:35	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 22/12/2025 20:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
FlixBus	18h 30m	09:25	Catania	Central Bus Station	03:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 22/12/2025 09:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
OneBus	17h 0m	08:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	01:00	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£120	A Bus from OneBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 22/12/2025 08:00:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 25m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	12:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 23/12/2025 20:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
FlixBus	17h 30m	20:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	13:35	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 23/12/2025 20:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
FlixBus	15h 45m	18:35	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 23/12/2025 18:35:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £86 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
FlixBus	18h 0m	21:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	15:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 23/12/2025 21:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 24/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Catania to Bologna via Rome, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- INFOBUS
  
  17h 0m
  
  0
  
  20:15
  
  Catania
  Central Bus Station
  
  07:45
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £21
  
  A Bus from INFOBUS goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 21/12/2025 20:15:00 to Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 0m
  
  0
  
  08:15
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  13:15
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 22/12/2025 08:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 25m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	12:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	£31	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 24/12/2025 20:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
FlixBus	18h 30m	09:25	Catania	Central Bus Station	03:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 24/12/2025 09:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
FlixBus	15h 45m	18:35	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 24/12/2025 18:35:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 25/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 25m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	12:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	£26	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 25/12/2025 20:15:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Itabus	22h 45m	22:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	20:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 25/12/2025 22:10:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	18h 30m	09:25	Catania	Central Bus Station	03:55	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 25/12/2025 09:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/12/2025 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
FlixBus	15h 45m	18:35	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 25/12/2025 18:35:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
FlixBus	18h 0m	21:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	15:30	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 25/12/2025 21:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Catania to Bologna is £26 on 20/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Catania and Bologna

See here how frequent the connections between Catania and Bologna are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Catania to Bologna. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Catania and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 64 coaches from Catania to Bologna, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Catania and Bologna, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Catania to Bologna

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel 10 times every day by bus from Catania to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Catania to Bologna starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus	£26
Fastest Bus	14h 30m
Earliest Coach	18:35
Latest Coach	22:10
Daily Bus Connections	10 Ø
Distance	837.7 km
Coach Companies	Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi and OneBus

Cheapest coach connections from Catania to Bologna

Every day, 10 buses from 4 coach companies leave Catania for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£44

Saturday 20/12

£26

Sunday 21/12

£26

Monday 22/12

£44

Tuesday 23/12

£72

Wednesday 24/12

£26

Thursday 25/12

£26

Friday 26/12

£48

Saturday 27/12

£44

Sunday 28/12

£44

Monday 29/12

£82

Tuesday 30/12

£44

Wednesday 31/12

£31

Thursday 01/01

£81

Friday 02/01

£44

Saturday 03/01

£44

Sunday 04/01

£53

Monday 05/01

£61

Tuesday 06/01

£43

Wednesday 07/01

£44

Thursday 08/01

£26

Friday 09/01

£26

Saturday 10/01

£26

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Catania to Bologna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Catania to Bologna, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £26, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Catania to Bologna. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Catania to Bologna, with £26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £60.

How to save money travelling from Catania to Bologna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Catania to Bologna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Catania to Bologna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Catania to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Catania and Bologna

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Catania and Bologna.

Catania Zona Industriale Strada 18 Coach Stop

Strada Ottava Zona Industriale

Central Bus Station

Via Archimede 216

Piazza Borsellino Bus Stop

P.zza Borsellino P.zza Borsellino

Piazza Martiri della Libertà Bus Stop

Piazza Martiri della Libertà

Viale della Libertà Bus Stop

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Catania to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Catania to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Catania to Bologna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Catania to Bologna? Or which bus companies serve the route Catania to Bologna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Catania to Bologna bus

How much does a Catania - Bologna coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Catania - Bologna bus trip is available from £26 and takes 16h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Catania to Bologna?

The connection Catania to Bologna is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £121. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Catania - Bologna route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Catania to Bologna is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bologna from Catania take?

The quickest coach from Catania to Bologna is provided by Autoservizi Salemi and takes 14h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £85. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Catania to Bologna?

The earliest bus to Bologna departs from Catania at 18:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Catania to Bologna?

The latest bus to Bologna departs from Catania at 22:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Catania - Bologna route?

Passengers looking to travel from Catania to Bologna can travel with Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Catania and Bologna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bologna from Catania?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Catania Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Catania Bologna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Catania to Bologna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Catania to Bologna?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 10 daily trips between Catania and Bologna. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Catania to Bologna?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Catania to Bologna

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Catania and to Bologna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Catania and to Bologna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!