Bus and Coach from Rome to Catania: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rome to Catania

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

today

£44

tomorrow

£44

Monday

£52

Tuesday

£44

Wednesday

£21

Thursday

£21

Friday

£44

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 5m	16:25	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	08:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	£44	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 20/12/2025 16:25:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Autoservizi Salemi	10h 0m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	06:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	£66	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 20/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Itabus	11h 35m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	07:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	£79	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 20/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	10h 55m	20:25	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	07:20	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 20/12/2025 20:25:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
FlixBus	12h 15m	23:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:45	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 20/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £109 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 5m	16:25	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	08:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	£44	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 21/12/2025 16:25:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Autoservizi Salemi	10h 0m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	06:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	£66	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 21/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	12h 15m	08:55	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	21:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 21/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Itabus	11h 35m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	07:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	£79	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 21/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	10h 30m	01:15	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:45	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 21/12/2025 01:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 5m	16:25	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	08:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	£52	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 22/12/2025 16:25:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Autoservizi Salemi	10h 0m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	06:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	£66	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 22/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Itabus	11h 35m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	07:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	£70	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 22/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	10h 30m	01:15	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:45	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 22/12/2025 01:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	12h 15m	08:55	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	21:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 22/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 5m	16:25	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	08:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	£44	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 23/12/2025 16:25:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 24/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Autoservizi Salemi	10h 0m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	06:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	£66	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 23/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 24/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Itabus	11h 35m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	07:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	£70	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 23/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 24/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	12h 15m	08:55	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	21:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 23/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	10h 30m	01:15	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:45	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 23/12/2025 01:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 5m	16:25	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	08:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 24/12/2025 16:25:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 25/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Itabus	11h 35m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	07:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	£33	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 24/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Autoservizi Salemi	10h 0m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	06:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	£53	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 24/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 25/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	12h 15m	08:55	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	21:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 24/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	10h 55m	20:10	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	07:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 24/12/2025 20:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 25/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	11h 35m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	07:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 25/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 26/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	12h 15m	08:55	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	21:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 25/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 25/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	12h 50m	18:15	Rome	Anagnina Bus Station	07:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Anagnina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 25/12/2025 18:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 26/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	10h 30m	01:15	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:45	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 25/12/2025 01:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 25/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 5m	16:25	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	08:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	£44	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 26/12/2025 16:25:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 27/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Itabus	11h 35m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	07:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	£44	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 26/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 27/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	10h 55m	20:10	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	07:05	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 26/12/2025 20:10:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 27/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Autoservizi Salemi	10h 0m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	06:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	£53	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 26/12/2025 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 27/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	12h 15m	08:55	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	21:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 26/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 26/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Catania via Naples, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  11h 35m
  
  0
  
  19:30
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Coach Station
  
  22:10
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 25/12/2025 19:30:00 to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 25/12/2025 22:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
- INFOBUS
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  22:15
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  07:05
  
  Catania
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from INFOBUS goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 25/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 26/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rome to Catania is £14 on 10/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rome and Catania

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Rome to Catania. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Rome and Catania.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 69 coaches from Rome to Catania, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rome and Catania, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Rome to Catania

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel 16 times every day by bus from Rome to Catania in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rome to Catania starting from £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	10h 0m
Earliest Coach	16:25
Latest Coach	23:30
Daily Bus Connections	16 Ø
Distance	536.2 km
Coach Companies	Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi

Cheapest coach connections from Rome to Catania

Every day, 16 buses from 3 coach companies leave Rome for Catania: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/12/2025 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

Saturday 20/12

£81

Sunday 21/12

£44

Monday 22/12

£52

Tuesday 23/12

£79

Wednesday 24/12

£32

Thursday 25/12

£39

Friday 26/12

£44

Saturday 27/12

£44

Sunday 28/12

£41

Monday 29/12

£35

Tuesday 30/12

£32

Wednesday 31/12

£32

Thursday 01/01

£23

Friday 02/01

£32

Saturday 03/01

£23

Sunday 04/01

£30

Monday 05/01

£23

Tuesday 06/01

£30

Wednesday 07/01

£18

Thursday 08/01

£18

Friday 09/01

£18

Saturday 10/01

£14

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Rome to Catania

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

With a price starting from £14, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rome to Catania. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rome to Catania, with £14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £39.

How to save money travelling from Rome to Catania

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 Rome to Catania 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 Rome to Catania, 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 Rome to Catania are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rome and Catania

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

Anagnina Bus Station

Piazzale della Stazione Anagnina

Termini Bus Station

Piazza dei Cinquecento 64

Tiburtina Bus Station

Largo Guido Mazzoni 4

Tiburtina Coach Station

Tiburtina Partenze

Vatican City

Via Crescenzio 19

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

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 Rome to Catania? Compare all modes of transports from Rome to Catania.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rome to Catania

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

FAQs about the Rome to Catania bus

How much does a Rome - Catania coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rome - Catania bus trip is available from £14 and takes 16h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Rome to Catania is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £125. 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 Rome - Catania route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Rome to Catania is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Catania from Rome take?

The quickest coach from Rome to Catania is provided by Autoservizi Salemi and takes 10h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £66. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rome to Catania?

The earliest bus to Catania departs from Rome at 16:25. 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 Rome to Catania?

The latest bus to Catania departs from Rome at 23:30. 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 Rome - Catania route?

Passengers looking to travel from Rome to Catania 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 Rome and Catania?

You can check all the direct connections between Rome and Catania 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 Catania from Rome?

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 Rome Catania 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 Rome Catania 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 Rome to Catania on your planned travel date.

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

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 16 daily trips between Rome and Catania. 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 Rome to Catania?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Rome and Catania change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

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 Rome and to Catania

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