The distance between Rome and Catania is around 740km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Rome to Catania by plane, 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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Fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Catania (CTA).
Take the bus to Catania Via D'Amico.
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Take the train to Catania Centrale.
Take the train to 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 Rome to Catania by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Rome and Catania is around 740km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (333 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Rome and Catania by plane.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Catania is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Catania is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Catania. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Catania with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 10h 10m.
Trenitalia run train services between Rome and Catania. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Rome and Catania. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Catania with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 10hrs.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Catania. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Rome and Catania. Flights depart from Rome Ciampino (CIA) and arrive at Catania (CTA) - via Malta (MLA). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Rome to Catania. There is however a flight that goes via Malta (MLA). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Rome to Catania typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Rome Ciampino (CIA) and and arrive into Catania (CTA).
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 Rome to Catania. We recommend that you fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Catania is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 35m | €74($74) | every 30 mins | 883km (549 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10hrs | €50($50) | 4 times a week | 807km (501 miles) |
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking | 12h 15m | €90($90) | every 20 mins | 836km (520 miles) |
Train | 10h 10m | €60($60) | once daily | 744km (462 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7hrs | €72($72) | 4 times a day | 740km (460 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 20m | €120($120) | hourly | 797km (495 miles) |
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The following major airports near Catania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.