The average train between Catania and Balestrate takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Catania to Balestrate. 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 Catania and Balestrate. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catania is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Balestrate at 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Catania to Balestrate. However, there are services departing from Catania station and arriving at Balestrate station via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Catania to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.
Catania to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Piraineto station.
Book your Catania to Balestrate train tickets online with Trenitalia.
The distance between Catania and Balestrate is 192 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Balestrate via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto in around 5h 55m.