How to travel from Lake Como to Catania, Italy
The distance between Lake Como and Catania is around 1,080km (671 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lake Como to Catania by ferry, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Catania → Lake Como if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Lecco then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Catania (CTA).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€65($65)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Catania.
- Duration20h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€83($83)
+ 2 othersFerry and Train
Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Catania.
- Duration14hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Catania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Catania by ferry, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Lake Como and Catania is around 1,080km (671 miles).
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Lake Como and Catania by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Catania is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Catania is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Catania. We recommend that you take the bus to Lecco then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Como and Catania. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS and Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 20m.
FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Lake Como and Catania. Buses run twice daily and take around 20h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Catania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lake Como to Catania. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Catania is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Catania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 40m | €65($65) | every 4 hours | 1,080km (671 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 3h 50m | €73($73) | hourly | 1,131km (702 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 3h 45m | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 1,103km (685 miles) |
| Ferry to Bellano, train and plane | 4h 50m | €100($100) | every 2 hours | 1,300km (808 miles) |
Bus | 20h 20m | €83($83) | twice daily | 1,455km (904 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 12h 10m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 1,386km (862 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14hrs | €215($215) | hourly | 1,411km (877 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Como and Catania
Airlines
Alba Star
Neos
Train operators
Ferry operators
Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
Blu Jet
Bus companies
Linee Lecco S.p.A.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Airports near Catania
The following major airports near Catania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Catania
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Catania
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Catania