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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
$34
tomorrow
$47
Monday
$32
Tuesday
$21
Wednesday
$27
Thursday
$29
Friday
$31

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 15m 8:45 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 9:00 PM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $34
Itabus 16h 5m 4:25 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 8:30 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $34
Itabus 11h 35m 7:30 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 7:05 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $35
FlixBus 12h 5m 11:30 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 11:35 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $37
Autoservizi Salemi 10h 0m 8:00 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Basic $54

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 11h 35m 7:30 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 7:05 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $47
FlixBus 10h 30m 1:05 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 11:35 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $50
Itabus 16h 5m 4:25 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 8:30 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $51
FlixBus 12h 15m 8:55 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 9:10 PM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $52
Autoservizi Salemi 10h 0m 8:00 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Basic $55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Catania via Messina, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      12h 25m
      0
      7:30 PM
      Rome
      Tiburtina Bus Station
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      Busbud
      Premium Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      6:25 AM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      7:55 AM
      Catania
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 15m 8:45 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 9:00 PM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $32
FlixBus 12h 5m 11:30 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 11:35 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $38
Itabus 11h 35m 7:30 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 7:05 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $48
Autoservizi Salemi 10h 0m 8:00 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Basic $59

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 11h 35m 7:30 PM Rome Tiburtina Train Station 7:05 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $21
FlixBus 10h 30m 1:05 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 11:35 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $32
FlixBus 12h 15m 8:55 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 9:10 PM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $32
Autoservizi Salemi 10h 0m 8:00 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Basic $54

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 11h 35m 7:30 PM Rome Tiburtina Train Station 7:05 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $27
FlixBus 10h 30m 1:05 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 11:35 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $31
FlixBus 12h 15m 8:45 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 9:00 PM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $31
Autoservizi Salemi 10h 0m 8:00 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Basic $54

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 11h 35m 7:30 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 7:05 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Basic $29
FlixBus 12h 15m 8:55 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 9:10 PM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $35
Itabus 16h 5m 4:25 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 8:30 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Basic $37
FlixBus 10h 55m 8:15 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 7:10 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $45
Autoservizi Salemi 10h 0m 8:00 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Basic $55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Catania via Messina, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      12h 25m
      0
      7:30 PM
      Rome
      Tiburtina Bus Station
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      Bookaway
      Basic
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      6:25 AM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      7:55 AM
      Catania
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Itabus 11h 35m 7:30 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 7:05 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $31
Itabus 16h 5m 4:25 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 8:30 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Premium Economy $35
FlixBus 12h 5m 11:30 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 11:35 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 12h 15m 8:45 AM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 9:00 PM Catania Central Bus Station  Economy $50
Autoservizi Salemi 10h 0m 8:00 PM Rome Tiburtina Bus Station 6:00 AM Catania Central Bus Station  Basic $54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Catania via Messina, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      12h 25m
      0
      7:30 PM
      Rome
      Tiburtina Bus Station
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      Bookaway
      Basic
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 30m
      0
      6:25 AM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      7:55 AM
      Catania
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rome to Catania is $18 on 2/23/2026. Flexible travelers 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Rome to Catania. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Rome and Catania.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 61 buses from Rome to Catania, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rome and Catania, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rome to Catania

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel 13 times every day by bus from Rome to Catania in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rome to Catania starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus $18
Fastest Bus 10h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:05 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 333.3 miles
Bus Companies Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi

Cheapest bus connections from Rome to Catania

Every day, 13 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rome for Catania: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/01
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 02/03
Wednesday 02/04
Thursday 02/05
Friday 02/06
Saturday 02/07
$34
Sunday 02/08
$50
Monday 02/09
$41
Tuesday 02/10
$32
Wednesday 02/11
$47
Thursday 02/12
$31
Friday 02/13
$47
Saturday 02/14
$25
Sunday 02/15
$32
Monday 02/16
$27
Tuesday 02/17
$21
Wednesday 02/18
$21
Thursday 02/19
$29
Friday 02/20
$29
Saturday 02/21
$22
Sunday 02/22
$24
Monday 02/23
$18
Tuesday 02/24
$18
Wednesday 02/25
$21
Thursday 02/26
$18
Friday 02/27
$26
Saturday 02/28

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 $18, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rome to Catania. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rome to Catania, with $18. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $34.

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 buses from Rome to Catania are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rome to Catania

These are the most booked bus companies between Rome to Catania from our users.

Itabus from Rome to Catania

Itabus

Here you will find the key facts about the Itabus bus route Rome to Catania:

Cheapest Price $21
Fastest Bus 11h 35m
Earliest Bus 4:25 PM
Last Bus 7:30 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 2/6/2026

Autoservizi Salemi from Rome to Catania

Autoservizi Salemi

Here you will find the key facts about the Autoservizi Salemi bus route Rome to Catania:

Cheapest Price $54
Fastest Bus 10h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:00 PM
Last Bus 8:00 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 2/6/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Rome - Catania

Autoservizi Salemi
carmela dimartino , 12/23/2025
Viaggiare in notturna da Roma a Catania è impegnativo ma se alla guida ci sono due autisti come Carlo e Nicola il viaggio diventa più leggero. Stile di guida, gentilezza,accoglienza e cura del passegg ... Viaggiare in notturna da Roma a Catania è impegnativo ma se alla guida ci sono due autisti come Carlo e Nicola il viaggio diventa più leggero. Stile di guida, gentilezza,accoglienza e cura del passeggero fanno di loro due autisti di ottimo livello. Bus pulitissimo. Complimenti!

All bus stations and stops in Rome and Catania

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rome and Catania.

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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 11h 35m to reach Catania. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $87. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Catania.

On average, how many connections are available from Rome to Catania each day?

Every day, the Rome to Catania bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rome to Catania take?

The fastest bus from Rome to Catania is offered by Autoservizi Salemi and takes 10h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $54. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rome to Catania?

The earliest bus arriving in Catania from Rome starts at 1:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rome to Catania?

The latest bus trip departing from Rome for Catania starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rome Catania route?

When traveling by bus from Rome to Catania, passengers can travel with Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Rome to Catania bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rome Catania bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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 13 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 13 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
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

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