How to get from Istanbul to Catania
A real 5-leg route: bus. Door to door 56h 21m, from €242.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Catania. The most useful door-to-door route takes 56h 21m by bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 1259 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 €85, on Wed, Sep 2.
Istanbul 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.
- 1Istanbul → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·7h 55m - 2Sofia → Zagrebbus
FlixBus·12h 40m - 3Zagreb → FlorencebusFlixBus·9h
- 4Florence → NaplesbusFlixBus·5h 40m
- 5Naples → CataniabusFlixBus·8h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Catania prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Istanbul to Catania: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Catania works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Istanbul to Sofia, about 7h 55m. Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagreb (12h 40m). Transfer in Zagreb and continue by FlixBus bus on to Florence (9h). Transfer in Florence and continue by FlixBus bus on to Naples (5h 40m). Transfer in Naples and continue by FlixBus bus on to Catania (8h 10m). In total it's roughly €242 over 56h 21m, 4 transfers.
Along the way to Catania
DepartureIstanbul
Change hereSofia
Change hereZagrebWho runs Istanbul to Catania
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →FlixBusSofia-Zagreb, Zagreb-Florence, Florence-Naples, Naples-CataniaBook →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Catania: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Catania?+−
The most useful route takes about 56h 21m by bus, 4 transfers.
How far is Catania from Istanbul?+−
About 1259 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Catania cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €242 to €243. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Catania?+−
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Catania without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 56h 21m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul 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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