How to travel from Viterbo to Catania, Italy
The distance between Viterbo and Catania is around 646km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Viterbo to Catania by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Catania → Viterbo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Roma Trastevere then fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€45($45)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Valle Aurelia then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€72($72)
Train
Take the train to Valle Aurelia and then to Catania Centrale.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€64($64)
Bus
Take the bus to Rome Saxa Rubra and then to Catania.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€54($54)
Multiple bus operators
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Catania.
- Duration9hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Viterbo and Catania
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Viterbo to Catania by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 3h 15m.
The distance between Viterbo and Catania is around 646km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (374 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Viterbo and Catania by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Viterbo to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Viterbo and Catania is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Viterbo and Catania. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Viterbo to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valle Aurelia and Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.
Trenitalia run train services between Viterbo and Catania. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 45m, 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 Viterbo and Catania. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Viterbo to Catania. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Saxa Rubra, Euclide and Teodorico. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.
Cotral, FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Viterbo and Catania. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Viterbo to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Trastevere then fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Viterbo to Catania. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Trastevere then fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Viterbo to Catania is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Compare travel optionsbetween Viterbo and Catania
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 15m | €45($45) | hourly | 646km (401 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 55m | €72($72) | every 4 hours | 826km (513 miles) |
Train | 11h 45m | €64($64) | once daily | 830km (516 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 45m | €54($54) | 4 times a day | 912km (567 miles) |
| Bus via Rome Saxa Rubra | 14h 20m | €65($65) | 5 times a day | 909km (565 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9hrs | €160($160) | hourly | 875km (543 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Viterbo and Catania
Bus companies
Cotral
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Airlines
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