How to travel from Portofino to Catania, Italy

The distance between Portofino and Catania is around 939km (583 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Portofino to Catania by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Villa S. Giovanni and then to Catania.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portofino and Catania

There are several options for getting from Portofino to Catania by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Portofino and Catania is around 939km (583 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Portofino and Catania by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Portofino to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Catania is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Portofino and Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portofino and Catania. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Commercio/Capolinea, Fiume/Xx Settembre, Villa S. Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Lirosi Linee, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Portofino and Catania. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Catania. We recommend that you take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto and then to Rapallo capolinea then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Portofino to Catania. We recommend that you take the bus to Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto and then to Rapallo capolinea then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Catania is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Portofino to Catania

Compare travel optionsbetween Portofino and Catania

Transport options from Portofino to Catania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
€69($69)
every 4 hours939km (583 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
€53($53)
hourly977km (607 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly4h 50m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,195km (743 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane5h 25m
€71($71)
every 4 hours1,274km (792 miles)
Train and Ferry
12hrs
€115($115)
every 20 mins1,205km (749 miles)
Bus
18h 40m
€150($150)
4 times a week1,443km (897 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 30m
€190($190)
hourly1,257km (781 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