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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Catania is to fly which costs €30 - €160 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €30 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Catania. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Catania via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Catania. However, there are services departing from Clark Ádám tér and arriving at Catania Centrale via Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Wien Hbf and Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 43m.

How far is it from Budapest to Catania?

The distance between Budapest and Catania is 1175 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Catania without a car is to train and ferry which takes 24h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Budapest to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Catania bus from?

Budapest to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Catania train from?

Budapest to Catania train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Bus or fly from Budapest to Catania?

The best way to get from Budapest to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 29h 5m.

Where does the Budapest to Catania bus arrive?

Budapest to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Budapest to Catania train arrive?

Budapest to Catania train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

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

Book your Budapest to Catania bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4528+ hotels available in Catania.

Budapest to Catania - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Catania by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, night train, or busferry

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BUD - CTA
4h 35m
€34–156
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
24h 18m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N536
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cataniabus N597 / ...
29h 5m
€77–199
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Budapest to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
19h 11m
€291–421
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Catania Centraletrain
30h 43m
€135–367
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Podgorica , Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabus
4. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
47h 18m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

11Weekly Planes

2h 34mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Budapest to Catania.

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Distance: 1,175.5 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Catania, Italy?

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Catania via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 29h 5m.

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