The distance between Catania and Bolzano is around 1,100km (683 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Catania to Bolzano by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bolzano → Catania if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Bolzano.
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Take the train to Paola and then to Bolzano Bozen.
Take the bus to Bologna and then to Bolzano South.
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Bolzano.
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There are several options for getting from Catania to Bolzano by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Catania and Bolzano is around 1,100km (683 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,046km (650 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Catania and Bolzano by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Bolzano is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Bolzano is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Bolzano. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Bolzano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.
Trenitalia run train services between Catania and Bolzano. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Bolzano. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Bolzano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.
FlixBus and SAIS Autolinee run regular bus services between Catania and Bolzano. Buses run twice daily and take around 19h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Bolzano. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Bolzano. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Bolzano is Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) which is approximately 114km (71 miles) from Bolzano. Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) 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 Catania to Bolzano. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Bolzano. instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Bolzano is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 3h 25m | €125($125) | hourly | 1,100km (683 miles) |
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train | 4h 30m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 45m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 55m | €82($82) | every 4 hours | 1,278km (794 miles) |
Train | 13h 45m | €125($125) | once daily | 1,351km (840 miles) |
Bus | 19h 10m | €85($85) | twice daily | 1,472km (915 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 35m | €215($215) | hourly | 1,405km (873 miles) |
Alto Adige Bus
SAIS Autolinee
Curcio Viaggi
Blue Jet
The following major airports near Bolzano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.