How to travel from Catania to Trento, Italy

The distance between Catania and Trento is around 1,050km (652 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Catania to Trento 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 TrentoCatania if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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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 Paola and then to Trento.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Paola and then to Trento.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Trento.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Trento

There are several options for getting from Catania to Trento by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Catania and Trento is around 1,050km (652 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,007km (626 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Catania and Trento by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Trento is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Trento is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Trento. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Catania and Trento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 10m, 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 Trento. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.

FlixBus, SAIS Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Catania and Trento. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 25m 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 Trento. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Trento is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Trento. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) 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 Trento. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento. instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Trento is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

How do I get from Catania to Trento

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Trento

Transport options from Catania to Trento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
€87($87)
every 4 hours1,050km (652 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train3h 55m
€115($115)
every 20 mins1,060km (659 miles)
Fly to Venice (VCE), train4h 15m
€105($105)
every 4 hours1,133km (704 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 20m
€76($76)
every 4 hours1,222km (760 miles)
Train and Ferry
12h 20m
€125($125)
twice daily1,297km (806 miles)
Train
13h 10m
€120($120)
once daily1,296km (805 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 25m
€83($83)
twice daily1,418km (881 miles)
Bus via Caltagirone Esso Gas Station20h 25m
€125($125)
once a week1,701km (1,057 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 5m
€205($205)
hourly1,350km (839 miles)

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Airports near Trento

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

VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Trento
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Trento
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Trento