How to travel from Potenza to Catania, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Catania is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Potenza 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 CataniaPotenza if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Crotone bus station and then to Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Ferry

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Train

Take the train to Battipaglia and then to Catania Centrale.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Catania

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Catania by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Potenza and Catania is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Potenza and Catania by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Catania is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Catania. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Battipaglia. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Potenza and Catania. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 9h 40m, 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 Potenza and Catania. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Crotone bus station and Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Marino Autolinee, Onebus, Autolinee Liscio and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Potenza and Catania. Buses run twice a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 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 Potenza to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Potenza to Catania

Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Catania

Transport options from Potenza to Catania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 40m
€80($80)
twice daily551km (343 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€30($30)
twice a week630km (392 miles)
Bus via Policoro8h 40m
€61($61)
twice daily841km (522 miles)
Train and Ferry
7h 50m
€55($55)
every 4 hours591km (367 miles)
Train
9h 40m
€63($63)
twice a week550km (342 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 50m
€90($90)
hourly498km (309 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