How to travel from Montepulciano to Catania, Italy

The distance between Montepulciano and Catania is around 740km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Montepulciano 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 CataniaMontepulciano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Train and Ferry

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.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montepulciano and Catania

There are several options for getting from Montepulciano to Catania by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Montepulciano and Catania is around 740km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Montepulciano and Catania by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Montepulciano to Catania is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Montepulciano and Catania is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Montepulciano and Catania. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiusi Stazione-P.Zza Dante then take the train to Perugia P.S.Giov then fly from Perugia (PEG) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montepulciano and Catania. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montepulciano to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buonconvento and Siena - Ferrovia. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Montepulciano and Catania. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montepulciano to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Montepulciano to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montepulciano to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Montepulciano to Catania

Compare travel optionsbetween Montepulciano and Catania

Transport options from Montepulciano to Catania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
€160($160)
hourly943km (586 miles)
Train to Roma Tiburtina, Fly4h 40m
€52($52)
every 2 hours740km (460 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, Fly4h 55m
€75($75)
once a week1,031km (641 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane5h 5m
€110($110)
hourly1,107km (688 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 35m
€74($74)
6 times a week778km (483 miles)
Bus
15h 50m
€70($70)
4 times a day1,086km (675 miles)
Train and Ferry
9h 50m
€90($90)
4 times a day915km (569 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 40m
€145($145)
hourly947km (589 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