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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Catania is to fly which costs €55 - €200 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Catania. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 17m.

How far is it from Athens to Catania?

The distance between Athens and Catania is 816 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Catania without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 25h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Athens to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Catania bus from?

Athens to Catania bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Catania bus arrive?

Athens to Catania bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Catania?

Catania is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 4:25 AM in Athens and 3:25 AM in Catania.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4571+ hotels available in Catania.

Athens to Catania - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Catania by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, ferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
4h 27m
€59–199
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
25h 41m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Patrascar
2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
26h 1m
€169–375
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Take the bus from Brindisi to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
26h 57m
€115–171
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain
9h 36m
€82–216
Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
27h 30m
Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
30h 17m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
30h 25m

Athens to Catania by bus, foot, and car ferry

12Weekly Services

26h 57mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Catania.

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Distance: 815.6 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Catania, Italy?

Aegean Airlines and Ryanair fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a week.

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