How to travel from Catania to Perugia, Italy

The distance between Catania and Perugia is around 929km (577 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Catania to Perugia 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Perugia.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

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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 Foligno.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Perugia.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus

Take the bus to Battipaglia Ospedale and then to Perugia Central Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Perugia

There are several options for getting from Catania to Perugia by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Catania and Perugia is around 929km (577 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 663km (412 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Catania and Perugia by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Perugia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Perugia is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Perugia. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

Trenitalia run train services between Catania and Perugia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 50m, 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 Perugia. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Battipaglia Ospedale. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Itabus, Onebus, Inter Saj, FlixBus, Sulga Autolinee, Autolinee Liscio, Autolinee Federico and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Catania and Perugia. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 45m 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 Perugia. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Perugia. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Perugia is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Perugia. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Perugia. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Perugia. instead which will take 4h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Perugia is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Perugia

Transport options from Catania to Perugia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 10m
€110($110)
every 4 hours931km (579 miles)
Train and Ferry
10hrs
€83($83)
every 4 hours929km (577 miles)
Train
12h 50m
€70($70)
once daily933km (580 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 45m
€70($70)
twice a week1,000km (621 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station14hrs
€57($57)
5 times a day996km (619 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 40m
€170($170)
hourly938km (583 miles)

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Airports near Perugia

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

PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Perugia
AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Perugia
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Perugia