The distance between Sorrento and Catania is around 432km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sorrento to Catania by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Catania → Sorrento if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA).
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Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Catania Centrale.
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Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Catania.
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 Sorrento to Catania by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).
The distance between Sorrento and Catania is around 432km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (219 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Sorrento and Catania by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Catania is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Catania. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and Trenitalia run train services between Sorrento and Catania. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9hrs, 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 Sorrento and Catania. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Sorrento and Catania. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 2h 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 Sorrento to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €67($67) | hourly | 432km (269 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 4h 10m | €74($74) | hourly | 822km (511 miles) |
Train | 9hrs | €54($54) | once daily | 572km (356 miles) |
Bus | 10h 35m | €41($41) | every 20 mins | 658km (409 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 45m | €90($90) | hourly | 584km (363 miles) |
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Blue Jet
Travelmar
Grimaldi Lines
The following major airports near Catania offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.