How to travel from Catania to Capri, Italy
The distance between Catania and Capri is around 426km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Catania to Capri by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Capri → Catania if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple operators
Train to Messina Centrale, ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Capri.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Salerno and then to Capri.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Capri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Catania to Capri by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).
The distance between Catania and Capri is around 426km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Catania and Capri by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Capri is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €86 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Capri is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Catania and Capri. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Catania and Capri. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 2hrs.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Catania and Capri. The ferry typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.
Grimaldi Lines, Alicost, Navigazione Libera del Golfo and Alilauro run the ferry services between Catania and Capri. Ferries run once daily and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Capri. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Capri is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Capri. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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 Capri. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Capri is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €86 ($86).
Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Capri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 2hrs | €86($86) | every 3 hours | 426km (265 miles) |
Train to Messina Centrale, ferry + 1 similar | 8h 45m | €70($70) | every 4 hours | 589km (366 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 8h 50m | €64($64) | once daily | 566km (352 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 14h 50m | €95($95) | once daily | 548km (341 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 9h 40m | €52($52) | every 20 mins | 640km (398 miles) |
| Bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking, Ferry | 10h 25m | €57($57) | 6 times a week | 648km (402 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Catania and Capri
Ferry operators
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Blu Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Alicost
Airports near Capri
The following major airports near Capri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Capri
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Capri
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Distance
- 216km (134 miles) from Capri