How to travel from Imperia to Catania, Italy

The distance between Imperia and Catania is around 1,030km (640 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Imperia to Catania by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CataniaImperia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Tiburtina then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Catania Centrale.

  • Duration18h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovani and then to Catania.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imperia and Catania

There are several options for getting from Imperia to Catania by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Imperia and Catania is around 1,030km (640 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 940km (584 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Imperia and Catania by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Imperia to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Imperia and Catania is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imperia and Catania. It typically takes around 18h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imperia to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 5m.

Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Imperia and Catania. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 5m, 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 Imperia and Catania. It typically takes around 19h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Imperia to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovani. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 50m.

Lirosi Linee, FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Onebus and SAIS Autolinee run regular bus services between Imperia and Catania. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 19h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imperia to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Imperia to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imperia to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Imperia to Catania

Compare travel optionsbetween Imperia and Catania

Transport options from Imperia to Catania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 35m
€120($120)
every 3 hours1,030km (640 miles)
Train to Ventimiglia, plane4h 40m
€195($195)
hourly1,080km (671 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, Fly5h 30m
€95($95)
once daily1,062km (660 miles)
Train to Pavia, Fly5h 30m
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,254km (779 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 10m
€89($89)
every 4 hours1,340km (833 miles)
Train and Ferry
13h 20m
€110($110)
twice daily1,339km (832 miles)
Train
18h 5m
€130($130)
once daily1,331km (827 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 50m
€95($95)
3 times a week1,525km (947 miles)
Bus via Turin23h 50m
€89($89)
twice daily1,755km (1,091 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 55m
€255($255)
hourly1,391km (865 miles)

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Airports near Catania

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

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Catania
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Catania
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
186km (116 miles) from Catania