The cheapest and fastest buses from Venice to Catania
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€86
Fastest journey
18 h 50 m
Average duration
21 h
Buses per day
16
Distance
912 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Catania will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Catania without transferring at least once.
2729 · 44116:50 AM26h00Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)8:50 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)€491One-way1 transfer
2729 · 44116:50 AM25h40Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)8:30 AMCatania, Via D'Amico€491One-way1 transfer
2729 · 44116:30 AM26h00Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)8:30 AMCatania, Via D'Amico€491One-way1 transfer
2729 · 44116:30 AM26h20Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)8:50 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)€491One-way1 transfer
2729 · 2409 · 44116:30 AM26h00Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)8:30 AMCatania, Via D'Amico€631One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM18h50Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:55 AMCatania, Via D'Amico€1071One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM19h20Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti7:55 AMCatania, Via D'Amico€1071One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM22h15Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)12:35 PMCatania, Via D'Amico€1071One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM22h15Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti3:20 PMCatania, Via D'Amico€1011One-way2 transfers
2723 · 21258:45 AM22h20Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico€711One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Venice to Catania
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 912 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€72 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price | €124 Average price |
20h 14m Average total duration 19h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 51m Average total duration 16h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Venice to Catania bus times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Catania buses for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2729 · 4411 | 6:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 26h20 | 8:50 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
2729 · 4411 | 6:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 26h00 | 8:30 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
2729 · 4411 | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 25h40 | 8:30 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
2729 · 4411 | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 26h00 | 8:50 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 19h20 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 18h50 | 7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 22h35 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 22h15 | 12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 22h15 | 3:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 23h05 | 7:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 22h45 | 7:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 21h40 | 9:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 21h20 | 9:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico | 1 transfer | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to find the best option for your trip from Venice to Catania.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Catania
Buses from Venice to Catania run on average 9 times per day, taking around 19h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 912 km distance in 19h 20m.
Distance 912 km |
Average bus duration 19h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 19h 20m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano from Venice to CataniaYou can travel by bus between Venice to Catania with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Venice to Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Catania by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Venice to Catania
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 15
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