The distance between Genoa and Catania is around 1,005km (625 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 11h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Genoa to Catania by 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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Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Catania Centrale.
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Take the bus to Villa S. Giovanni and then to Catania.
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Take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Catania Central Bus Station.
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Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then 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 Genoa to Catania by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 11h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Genoa and Catania is around 1,005km (625 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 925km (575 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Genoa and Catania by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Genoa to Catania is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 11h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Catania is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Catania. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Genoa and Catania with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 16h 25m.
Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Genoa and Catania. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Genoa and Catania. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa S. Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.
Lirosi Linee, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Genoa and Catania. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale. instead which will take 11h 50m.
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 Genoa to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale. instead which will take 11h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Catania is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 14h 55m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,227km (763 miles) |
Train to Catania Centrale | 16h 25m | €130($130) | twice daily | 1,221km (759 miles) |
Bus | 17h 45m | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 1,400km (870 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 23h 55m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,005km (625 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 50m | €115($115) | 4 times a day | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 40m | €195($195) | hourly | 1,272km (790 miles) |
Blue Air
Blue Jet
Grandi Navi Veloci
Malpensa Express
Lirosi Linee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Sais Regional
The following major airports near Catania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.