How to get from Naples to Catania
- 384 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h 10m
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 10m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Naples to Catania. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 384 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €17, on Tue, Sep 29.
384 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €15Checked Oct 3 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €49Checked Oct 2 | 14h 36m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Flight€15Checked Oct 31h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 10m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€49Checked Oct 214h 36m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Naples to Catania: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Naples → Cataniabus
FlixBus·8h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Naples to Catania
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€15November 2026
€131Departures from Naples to Catania
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:55 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 09:55 | 23:45 |
All departures
- 09:55
- 10:55
- 11:55
- 21:45
- 22:45
- 23:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusNaples-CataniaBook →
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Catania-Fontanarossa AirportSee live options and dates →12GoNaples-Palermo, Palermo-CataniaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Naples to Catania works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Naples to Catania, about 8h 10m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Naples to Catania: common questions
How long does it take to get from Naples to Catania?
The most useful route takes about 8h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Naples to Catania?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:55 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Naples to Catania?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 09:55 and 23:45.
How far is Catania from Naples?
About 384 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Naples to Catania cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €33. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Naples to Catania?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, 12Go.
Can you get from Naples to Catania without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 24m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Naples to Catania?
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.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026