The distance between Brindisi and Catania is around 548km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brindisi to Catania by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Catania → Brindisi if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA).
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Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Catania.
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There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Catania by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).
The distance between Brindisi and Catania is around 548km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (265 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Brindisi and Catania by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Catania is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Brindisi and Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brindisi and Catania. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brindisi and Catania with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 8hrs.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Inter Saj and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brindisi and Catania. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brindisi to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Catania is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Catania. Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Brindisi to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 25m | €62($62) | every 3 hours | 553km (344 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8hrs | €50($50) | every 20 mins | 605km (376 miles) |
Bus via Cosenza | 9h 45m | €50($50) | 6 times a week | 589km (366 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 30m | €85($85) | hourly | 548km (340 miles) |
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SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
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The following major airports near Catania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.