The average train between Balestrate and Catania takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Balestrate 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 4 times a day between Balestrate and Catania. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balestrate is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Catania at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Piraineto and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Balestrate 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 Balestrate to Catania. However, there are services departing from Balestrate station and arriving at Catania station via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Balestrate to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Piraineto station.
Balestrate to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.
Book your Balestrate to Catania train tickets online with Trenitalia.
The distance between Balestrate and Catania is 192 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Balestrate to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa via Piraineto and Palermo Centrale in around 5h 47m.