How to travel from Catania to Cinque Terre, Italy

The distance between Catania and Cinque Terre is around 885km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Catania to Cinque Terre by plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cinque TerreCatania if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Train

Take the train to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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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 Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Cinque Terre

There are several options for getting from Catania to Cinque Terre by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Catania and Cinque Terre is around 885km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 863km (537 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Catania and Cinque Terre by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Cinque Terre is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Cinque Terre is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Cinque Terre. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Cinque Terre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Catania and Cinque Terre. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Catania and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Cinque Terre is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) and Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) 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 Cinque Terre. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Cinque Terre is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Catania to Cinque Terre

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Cinque Terre

Transport options from Catania to Cinque Terre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 15m
€61($61)
hourly885km (550 miles)
Fly to Genoa (GOA), Train3h 50m
€55($55)
hourly1,017km (632 miles)
Fly to Florence (FLR), train4h 5m
€160($160)
hourly939km (583 miles)
Fly to Milan Parma (PMF), Train4h 20m
€170($170)
every 3 hours1,045km (649 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train4h 45m
€110($110)
hourly1,108km (688 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train5h 55m
€72($72)
every 4 hours1,313km (816 miles)
Train
16h 15m
€120($120)
once daily1,147km (712 miles)
Train and Ferry
10h 45m
€110($110)
4 times a day1,159km (720 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 20m
€185($185)
hourly1,214km (754 miles)

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Airports near Cinque Terre

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

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre
GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Cinque Terre
PMF
Parma Airport (PMF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Cinque Terre