The cheapest and fastest coaches from Catania to Tropea
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Catania to Tropea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Tropea will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 3 buses that leave Catania for Tropea every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 148 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Catania to Tropea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania to Tropea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 148 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £18 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Catania to Tropea bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Tropea coaches for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:40 Catania | 3h09 | 09:49 Tropea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:25 Catania | 3h20 | 15:45 Tropea | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Catania | 3h35 | 20:05 Tropea | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania to Tropea
Buses from Catania to Tropea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by ferry.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:56, the last at 18:30. The fastest coach covers the 148 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 148 km |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 9m |
First bus 00:56 |
Last bus 18:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Catania to TropeaYou can travel by bus between Catania to Tropea with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Catania to Tropea coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Tropea by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tropea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Catania, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto), Catania, Partenze - Terminal A (Sfizio Pizzeria Rusticheria Gelateria) and Catania, Via D'Amico. When arriving in Tropea, you can end your route in coach stations like Tropea, Stazione and Tropea, Via Jerocades E. / Via Baeumer E.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tropea, Stazione, located 0.4 miles (734 m) away from the city centre.
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