How to travel from Siena to Catania, Italy

The distance between Siena and Catania is around 861km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Siena to Catania by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Areoporto Di Peretola then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and then to Catania Via D'Amico.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Firenze Rifredi and then to Catania Centrale.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Ferry

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

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siena and Catania

There are several options for getting from Siena to Catania by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Siena and Catania is around 861km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 720km (448 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Siena and Catania by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Siena to Catania is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Siena and Catania is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Siena and Catania. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Siena 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 15hrs.

Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Siena and Catania. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 15hrs, 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 Siena and Catania. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Siena and Catania with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 14h 15m.

Itabus, Autolinee Federico, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Siena and Catania. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siena to Catania. We recommend that you take the bus to Areoporto Di Peretola then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Siena to Catania. We recommend that you take the bus to Areoporto Di Peretola then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siena to Catania is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Siena to Catania

Compare travel optionsbetween Siena and Catania

Transport options from Siena to Catania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
€150($150)
5 times a week861km (535 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€63($63)
hourly908km (564 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane3h 55m
€105($105)
hourly1,038km (645 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 50m
€105($105)
4 times a week1,036km (644 miles)
Bus to Catania14h 15m
€60($60)
4 times a day1,014km (630 miles)
Train
15hrs
€120($120)
5 times a week1,085km (674 miles)
Train and Ferry
10h 30m
€105($105)
twice daily1,094km (680 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 10m
€155($155)
hourly1,003km (623 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