How to travel from Catania to Imperia, Italy

The distance between Catania and Imperia is around 1,030km (640 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

13 routes found

We've found 13 different ways to get from Catania to Imperia by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Imperia.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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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, Roma Tiburtina then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Imperia.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Imperia.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni and then to Imperia - Oneglia Piazza Dante.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Imperia

There are several options for getting from Catania to Imperia by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Catania and Imperia is around 1,030km (640 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 940km (584 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Catania and Imperia by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Imperia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Imperia is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Imperia. It typically takes around 19h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 15m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night and Trenitalia run train services between Catania and Imperia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Imperia. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Onebus, Lirosi Linee and SAIS Autolinee run regular bus services between Catania and Imperia. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 19h 55m 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 Imperia. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Imperia. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Imperia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Imperia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Imperia. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Imperia. instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Imperia is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Catania to Imperia

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Imperia

Transport options from Catania to Imperia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
3h 35m
€120($120)
every 3 hours1,030km (640 miles)
Fly to Pisa (PSA), Bus4h 20m
€105($105)
twice a week1,109km (689 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), train4h 35m
€195($195)
hourly1,081km (671 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 20m
€115($115)
twice daily1,280km (796 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train5h 30m
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,260km (783 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train6h 10m
€89($89)
every 4 hours1,340km (833 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train6h 5m
€130($130)
every 4 hours1,305km (811 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
13h 35m
€105($105)
twice daily1,339km (832 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus12h 30m
€115($115)
twice a week1,344km (835 miles)
Train
19h 15m
€120($120)
once daily1,331km (827 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 55m
€90($90)
3 times a week1,489km (925 miles)
Bus via Turin23h 55m
€89($89)
twice daily1,752km (1,089 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 50m
€255($255)
hourly1,387km (862 miles)

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Airports near Imperia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Imperia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
197km (123 miles) from Imperia
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Imperia