How to travel from Brindisi to Catania, Italy

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.

4 routes found

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 CataniaBrindisi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Catania.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Catania

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Brindisi to Catania

Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Catania

Transport options from Brindisi to Catania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 25m
€62($62)
every 3 hours553km (344 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€50($50)
every 20 mins605km (376 miles)
Bus via Cosenza9h 45m
€50($50)
6 times a week589km (366 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 30m
€85($85)
hourly548km (340 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Brindisi and Catania

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Airports near Catania

The following major airports near Catania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Catania
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Catania
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
186km (116 miles) from Catania