The distance between Cosenza and Catania is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cosenza to Catania by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Catania (CTA).
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Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
+ 1 othersTake the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale.
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Catania.
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There are several options for getting from Cosenza to Catania by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Cosenza and Catania is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Cosenza and Catania by bus.
The quickest way to get from Cosenza to Catania is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Cosenza and Catania is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Cosenza and Catania. We recommend that you drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Catania. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cosenza and Catania. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cosenza and Catania with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 25m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Cosenza and Catania. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cosenza to Catania. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Catania is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Catania. Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cosenza to Catania. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cosenza to Catania is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 3h 35m | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 1,092km (678 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | €26($26) | 5 times a day | 310km (192 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 4h 40m | €29($29) | every 4 hours | 290km (180 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 20m | €45($45) | hourly | 284km (177 miles) |
Blue Air
Blue Jet
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Ferrovie Della Calabria
The following major airports near Catania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.