How to travel from Sassari to Catania, Italy
The distance between Sassari and Catania is around 733km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sassari to Catania by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Catania → Sassari if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alghero (AHO) to Catania (CTA).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost€53($53)
+ 4 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Macomer Autostazione and then to Cagliari then take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal.
- Duration19h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€88($88)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Cagliari then take a ferry to Palermo then take the train to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa.
- Duration19h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sassari and Catania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sassari to Catania by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Sassari and Catania is around 733km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 667km (414 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Sassari and Catania by plane.
The quickest way to get from Sassari to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Sassari and Catania is to fly which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sassari and Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Olbia then fly from Olbia (OLB) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sassari and Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Olbia then fly from Olbia (OLB) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sassari and Catania. Flights depart from Alghero (AHO) and arrive at Catania (CTA) - via Milan Bergamo (BGY). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Sassari to Catania. There is however a flight that goes via Milan Bergamo (BGY). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sassari to Catania typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Alghero (AHO) 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sassari to Catania. We recommend that you fly from Alghero (AHO) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sassari to Catania is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sassari and Catania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €53($53) | hourly | 1,615km (1,003 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 15m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 733km (456 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 19h 20m | €88($88) | once a week | 820km (510 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 22h 30m | €170($170) | once a week | 993km (617 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 19h 25m | €100($100) | once a week | 905km (562 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sassari and Catania
Airlines
Blue Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Logudoro Tours S.R.L.
Sais Regional
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Ferry operators
Tirrenia
Corsica Ferries
Airports near Catania
The following major airports near Catania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Catania
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Catania
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Catania