The distance between Rapallo and Catania is around 1,197km (744 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 11h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Rapallo to Catania by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Catania Centrale.
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Take the bus to Villa S. Giovanni and then to Catania.
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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.
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Catania.
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There are several options for getting from Rapallo to Catania by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 18h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 11h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Rapallo and Catania is around 1,197km (744 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 906km (563 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Rapallo and Catania by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Rapallo to Catania is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 11h 30m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Rapallo and Catania is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rapallo and Catania. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rapallo to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Rapallo and Catania. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rapallo and Catania. It typically takes around 18h 60m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rapallo to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genova V.le Caviglia, Villa S. Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 60m.
Lirosi Linee, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Rapallo and Catania. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rapallo to Catania. We recommend that you 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. instead which will take 11h 30m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Rapallo to Catania. We recommend that you 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. instead which will take 11h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rapallo to Catania is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 14h 35m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,201km (746 miles) |
Train to Catania Centrale | 17h 20m | €135($135) | twice daily | 1,247km (775 miles) |
Bus | 18h 60m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 1,430km (889 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 30m | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 1,197km (744 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 20m | €190($190) | hourly | 1,249km (776 miles) |
Blue Jet
Malpensa Express
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Lirosi Linee
The following major airports near Catania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.