How to travel from Catania to Assisi, Italy

The distance between Catania and Assisi is around 918km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 9h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Catania to Assisi by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Foligno.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina and then to Assisi.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Assisi

There are several options for getting from Catania to Assisi by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 9h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Catania and Assisi is around 918km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 653km (406 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Catania and Assisi by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Assisi is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 9h 50m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Assisi is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Catania and Assisi. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Foligno. instead which will take 9h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Assisi. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Assisi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Catania and Assisi. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Assisi. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Foligno. instead which will take 9h 50m.

The closest major airport to Assisi is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Assisi. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Catania to Assisi. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Foligno. instead which will take 9h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Assisi is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Catania to Assisi

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Assisi

Transport options from Catania to Assisi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry
9h 50m
€90($90)
twice daily918km (570 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 20m
€65($65)
3 times a week998km (620 miles)
Bus via Naples14h 20m
€105($105)
twice daily1,022km (635 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 50m
€145($145)
hourly945km (587 miles)

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Airports near Assisi

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

PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Assisi
AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Assisi
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Assisi