The average train between Ancona and Catania takes 16h 30m and the fastest train takes 15h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Ancona to Catania. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Ancona and Catania. The earliest departure is at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ancona is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Catania at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Rome Termini and take an average of 16h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ancona to Catania? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Catania. However, there are services departing from Ancona station and arriving at Catania station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
Ancona to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Centrale station.
The distance between Ancona and Catania is 691.3 km. The road distance is 1,009 km.
There is no direct connection from Ancona to Catania. However, you can take the train to Roma Termini, walk to Rome Termini, then take the vehicle to Catania Centrale.