How to get from Catania to Madrid
- 1653 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 52h 17m
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We compared the ways to travel from Catania to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 52h 17m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1653 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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1653 km
Catania to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Catania → Florencebus
FlixBus·14h 05m - 2Florence → BarcelonabusFlixBus·14h 15m
- 3Barcelona → MadridtrainOuigo·3h 17m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Catania to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€36November 2026
€40Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 47h 15m€187Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ouigo; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Catania to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Catania to Florence, about 14h 5m. Transfer in Florence and continue by FlixBus bus on to Barcelona (14h 15m). Transfer in Barcelona and continue by Ouigo train on to Madrid (3h 17m). In total it's roughly €161 over 52h 17m, 2 transfers.
Catania to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Catania to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 52h 17m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Catania to Madrid?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Catania to Madrid?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Madrid from Catania?
About 1653 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Catania to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €161. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Catania to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ouigo.
What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026