What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Catania?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Catania is to bus via Naples which costs €45 - €140 and takes 17h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Catania?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Catania is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs €60 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona station to Catania station. However, there are services departing from Ancona Central Train Station and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via San Severo Piazza della Costituzione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ancona and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Catania. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Catania Centrale via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Ancona to Catania?

The distance between Ancona and Catania is 711 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Catania without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Catania without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Catania?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Ancona to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Catania bus from?

Ancona to Catania bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., depart from Ancona Central Train Station.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Catania train from?

Ancona to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Ancona station.

Train, bus or fly from Ancona to Catania?

The best way to get from Ancona to Catania is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs €60 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 54m, you could also train, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Ancona to Catania bus arrive?

Ancona to Catania bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., arrive at San Severo Piazza della Costituzione station.

Where does the Ancona to Catania train arrive?

Ancona to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ancona to Catania?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ancona to Catania?

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Where can I stay near Catania?

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Ancona to Catania - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ancona to Catania by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport
best
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)AOI - CTA
2h 43m
€63–254
Bus via Naples
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi556 / ...
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Catania AirportN528 / ...
17h 5m
€47–138
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma TerminiRe
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli AfragolaFr / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.GiovanniFr / ...
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania CentraleRe
13h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona Central Train Station to San Severo Piazza della CostituzioneMarinoBus 116 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Severo Piazza della Costituzione to Catania Via D'Amico Bus StationItabus
16h 54m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ancona to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Catania
10h 52m
€141–206
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BLQ - CTA
4h 42m
€50–232
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Termini
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)FCO - CTA
6h 48m
€48–241
Train to Abruzzo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ancona to Pescara Centrale
2. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)PSR - CTA
4h 32m
€56–282
Train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Termini4151 / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania CentraleIc
14h 50m
€61–161
Train via Rome
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Tiburtina4151 / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Catania CentraleIc
15h 15m
€66–277

Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 27mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.7 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Catania, Italy?

Volotea and Ryanair fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona Central Train Station to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via San Severo Piazza della Costituzione in around 16h 54m.

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