How to get to Barcelona from Catania

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Compare coach and flight for Catania to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £159 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £159, while a flight costs an average of £354.

Distance: 1190 km

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£354

Average Price

£159

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Cheapest

£165

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 41m

Average total duration

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4h 41m

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33h 32m

Average total duration

33h 2m

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30m

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21h 55m

Average total duration

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3.6 - 7.1kg

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1.2 - 3.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Barcelona is a coach with an average price of £159.

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Barcelona:

A coach is £195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Barcelona costing on average £354.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 41m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Coach takes on average 33h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Catania and Barcelona including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 17h 14m sooner (4h 41m by flight vs 21h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £354 compared to roughly £165 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Catania to Barcelona

How to get to Barcelona from Catania by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Catania to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ITAAZ1712 · AZ78
    19:154h00
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    23:15Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £871One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • ITAAZ1712 · AZ78
    19:154h00
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    23:15Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £871One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • VuelingVY6533
    14:252h20
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    16:45Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £1021One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5532h35
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    8:30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    £1271One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5535h00
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    10:55Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    £1331One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:2541h30
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    2:55Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    £1481One-way
    2 changes
  • ITAAZ1754 · AZ78
    16:306h45
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    23:15Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £871One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1726 · AZ78
    15:257h50
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    23:15Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £871One-way
    1 change
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4113 · LH4160
    6:005h05
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    11:05Barcelona El Prat Airport
    £1581One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Catania to Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Catania to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Catania and Barcelona including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Barcelona is a coach with an average price of £159.

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Barcelona:

A coach is £195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Barcelona costing on average £354.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 41m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Coach takes on average 33h 32m.

The Catania to Barcelona distance is approximately 1190 km.
The average frequency per day from Catania to Barcelona is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Barcelona as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Catania to Barcelona:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
  • Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Catania to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Barcelona by coach.
  • Travel with Vueling, ITA, Transavia France, Lufthansa, Eurowings, KLM, Iberia, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, KM Malta Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Barcelona by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Catania to Barcelona:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Catania to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Catania to Barcelona, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Barcelona, you can explore Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona, with its fascinating tours and museum. Enjoy stunning views from Montjuïc, where you can visit the Magic Fountain and Montjuïc Castle. Relax at Barceloneta Beach, perfect for sunbathing and seaside dining. Discover the vibrant El Raval neighbourhood, known for its cultural diversity, street art, and nightlife. For family fun and panoramic vistas, head to Tibidabo Amusement Park. Don't miss iconic sights like the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, and Casa Batlló, all showcasing the city's rich history and Gaudí's architectural genius.
Three to four days in Barcelona are ideal to explore its iconic attractions, such as the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and the Gothic Quarter, while also enjoying the city's vibrant culture and cuisine.

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