How to travel from Monopoli to Catania, Italy

The distance between Monopoli and Catania is around 483km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Monopoli to Catania by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile and then to Catania Via D'Amico.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile then take a ferry to Catania.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Caserta and then to Catania Centrale.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monopoli and Catania

There are several options for getting from Monopoli to Catania by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Monopoli and Catania is around 483km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Monopoli and Catania by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Monopoli to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Monopoli and Catania is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Monopoli and Catania. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Monopoli to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caserta. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Monopoli and Catania. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 11h 55m, 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 Monopoli and Catania. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Monopoli to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taranto Porto Mercantile. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Monopoli and Catania. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monopoli to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Monopoli to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 2h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monopoli to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Monopoli to Catania

Compare travel optionsbetween Monopoli and Catania

Transport options from Monopoli to Catania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 15m
€50($50)
hourly483km (300 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€49($49)
every 20 mins600km (373 miles)
Bus and Ferry
8h 40m
€44($44)
once daily541km (336 miles)
Train
11h 55m
€80($80)
3 times a week884km (550 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 25m
€82($82)
hourly531km (330 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