How to travel from Trapani to Catania, Italy

The distance between Trapani and Catania is around 313km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Trapani to Catania by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Catania (CTA).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated byRyanair+ 3 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus and then to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Catania.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance313km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trapani and Catania

There are several options for getting from Trapani to Catania by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Trapani and Catania is around 313km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Trapani and Catania by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trapani to Catania is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Trapani and Catania, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Trapani and Catania. We recommend that you drive to Catania. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trapani and Catania. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trapani to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Segesta Autolinee S.p.A., Sais Regional and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Trapani and Catania. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Trapani and Catania. Flights depart from Trapani (TPS) and arrive at Catania (CTA) - via Bologna (BLQ). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Trapani to Catania. There is however a flight that goes via Bologna (BLQ). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Trapani to Catania typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Trapani (TPS) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Trapani and Catania. The distance is around 313km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trapani to Catania is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

How do I get from Trapani to Catania

Compare travel optionsbetween Trapani and Catania

Transport options from Trapani to Catania
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 30m
€135($135)
on demand1,606km (998 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
€28($28)
5 times a week318km (198 miles)
Bus to Catania Via D'Amico6h 20m
€23($23)
twice a week329km (205 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€33($33)
5 times a week347km (216 miles)
Bus to Palermo Airport, train4h 60m
€37($37)
twice daily357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€48($48)
on demand313km (195 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