How to travel from Catania to Parma, Italy
The distance between Catania and Parma is around 917km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Catania to Parma by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Parma → Catania if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Parma (PMF).
- Duration1h 60m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€160($160)
Ego Airways
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Bus
Take the bus to Parma.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€75($75)
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Train
Take the train to La Spezia Centrale and then to Parma.
- Duration18hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple train operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Reggio Emilia.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Parma.
- Duration12hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Parma
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Catania to Parma by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Catania and Parma is around 917km (570 miles).
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Catania and Parma by plane.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Parma is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Parma is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Parma. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Parma. 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 18hrs.
Trenitalia Intercity Night and Trenitalia run train services between Catania and Parma. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18hrs, 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 Parma. It typically takes around 17h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Catania and Parma with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 17h 20m.
FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Catania and Parma. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Catania and Parma. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and arrive at Milan Parma (PMF). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Catania and Parma with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Ego Airways fly between Catania and Parma. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and and arrive into Milan Parma (PMF). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Catania to Parma typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and and arrive into Milan Parma (PMF).
The closest major airport to Parma is Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Parma. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Parma. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Parma (PMF). instead which will take 1h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Parma is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Parma
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 1h 60m | €160($160) | on demand | 917km (570 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 35m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 945km (587 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 20m | €75($75) | twice daily | 1,280km (795 miles) |
| Bus via Caltagirone Esso Gas Station | 17h 55m | €95($95) | 3 times a week | 1,489km (925 miles) |
Train | 18hrs | €130($130) | once daily | 1,256km (780 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 40m | €95($95) | twice daily | 1,205km (749 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12hrs | €185($185) | hourly | 1,224km (760 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Catania and Parma
Airlines
Ego Airways
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Airports near Parma
The following major airports near Parma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Parma
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Parma
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Parma