The average train between Catania and Melfi takes 18h 44m and the fastest train takes 15h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Catania to Melfi. 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 once daily between Catania and Melfi. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catania is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Melfi at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Salerno and take an average of 18h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Catania to Melfi. However, there are services departing from Catania station and arriving at Melfi station via Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.
Catania to Melfi train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
Catania to Melfi train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Melfi station.
The distance between Catania and Melfi is 392.8 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Catania Centrale to Melfi via Salerno and Potenza Centrale in around 12h 10m.