How to travel from Prato to Catania, Italy

The distance between Prato and Catania is around 934km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Prato to Catania by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Catania (CTA).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Catania Centrale.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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Train and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Catania

There are several options for getting from Prato to Catania by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Prato and Catania is around 934km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 784km (487 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Prato and Catania by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Catania is to take the bus which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Catania. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prato to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze Rifredi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Prato and Catania. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 13h 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 Prato and Catania. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Prato and Catania. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prato to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Prato to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

How do I get from Prato to Catania

Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and Catania

Transport options from Prato to Catania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3hrs
€87($87)
hourly934km (580 miles)
Train
13h 55m
€110($110)
5 times a week1,009km (627 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 15m
€76($76)
once daily1,097km (682 miles)
Bus via Caltagirone Esso Gas Station17hrs
€82($82)
once a week1,294km (804 miles)
Train and Ferry
9h 20m
€100($100)
twice daily1,017km (632 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 40m
€165($165)
hourly1,066km (662 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