How to travel from Catania to Verona, Italy

The distance between Catania and Verona is around 969km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Catania to Verona 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 Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Verona Porta Nuova.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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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 Verona Porta Nuova.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence and then to Verona.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Verona Porta Nuova.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Verona

There are several options for getting from Catania to Verona by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Catania and Verona is around 969km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 946km (588 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Catania and Verona by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Verona is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Verona is to take the bus which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Verona. It typically takes around 22h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Verona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 20m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night and Trenord run train services between Catania and Verona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 20m, 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 Verona. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Verona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Itabus run regular bus services between Catania and Verona. Buses run twice daily and take around 17hrs 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 Verona. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Verona Porta Nuova. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Verona is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Verona. 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 Verona. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Verona Porta Nuova. instead which will take 2h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Verona is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Catania to Verona

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Verona

Transport options from Catania to Verona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 40m
€95($95)
every 4 hours969km (602 miles)
Train and Ferry
11h 15m
€115($115)
twice daily1,207km (750 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17hrs
€77($77)
twice daily1,313km (816 miles)
Bus via Caltagirone Esso Gas Station20hrs
€130($130)
3 times a week1,598km (993 miles)
Train
22h 20m
€155($155)
once daily1,509km (938 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 25m
€195($195)
hourly1,269km (788 miles)

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Airports near Verona

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

VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Verona
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Verona
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Verona