Barcelona to Catania by bus
Catania lies 1,189 km (739 mi) east of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 35 min including stops, over roughly 1,450 km (901 mi) of road.
| Barcelona | Catania | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Italy |
| Population | 1.7 million | 311,584 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 95100–95131 |
What changes when you arrive in Catania
Crossing from Spain into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Barcelona to Catania
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Staying in Catania
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Common questions
How far is Catania from Barcelona?
1,189 km (739 mi) in a straight line, east of Barcelona; by road roughly 1,450 km (901 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Catania by bus?
About 21 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Catania?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Catania?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.