How to travel from Vernazza to Catania, Italy
The distance between Vernazza and Catania is around 886km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Vernazza to Catania by train, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Catania → Vernazza if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Catania Centrale.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€95($95)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Catania.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vernazza and Catania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vernazza to Catania by train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Vernazza and Catania is around 886km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 866km (538 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Vernazza and Catania by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Vernazza to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Vernazza and Catania is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Vernazza and Catania. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Vernazza to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Vernazza and Catania. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vernazza and Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vernazza to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Vernazza to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vernazza to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vernazza and Catania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 10m | €83($83) | hourly | 886km (550 miles) |
| Train to Genova Brignole, Fly | 3h 40m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,014km (630 miles) |
| Train to Firenze Rifredi, Fly | 4h 25m | €110($110) | once a week | 944km (587 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 5h 20m | €130($130) | hourly | 1,108km (688 miles) |
Train | 15h 40m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,154km (717 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 25m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,158km (720 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 20m | €220($220) | hourly | 1,216km (756 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vernazza and Catania
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Lirosi Linee
Onebus
Train operators
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