There are 5 ways to get from Catania to Anacapri by plane, ferry, train, bus 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.
Recommended option
Fly, Hydrofoil • 4h 10m
Cheapest option
Bus, Hydrofoil • 10h 56m
3 alternative options
Train, ferry, Hydrofoil • 10h 44m
Bus, Hydrofoil via Naples • 11h 16m
Car ferry, ferry • 15h 25m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Anacapri is to bus and Hydrofoil which costs €22 - €70 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Catania to Anacapri is to fly and Hydrofoil. Taking this option will cost €40 - €180 and takes 4h 10m.
The distance between Catania and Anacapri is 349 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Anacapri without a car is to train and ferry and Hydrofoil which takes 10h 44m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Catania to Anacapri, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Catania Airport to Naples Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Ryanair and easyJet offer flights from Catania Airport to Naples Airport.
There are 680+ hotels available in Anacapri. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 348.6 km
- Duration: 4h 10m
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Anacapri, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Catania to Anacapri. However, you can fly to Naples, take the walk to Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto, take the bus to Naples Metropark, take the walk to Piazza Garibaldi, take the subway to Municipio, take the walk to Naples, take the Hydrofoil to Capri, then take the taxi to Anacapri. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Catania to Anacapri via Messina Centrale, Messina Marittima, Villa San Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Napoli Centrale, Piazza Garibaldi, Municipio, Naples, and Capri in around 10h 44m.

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Catania to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €180

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €200

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €40

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Villa San Giovanni to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €75
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Low Cost
- €26 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €50 - €75

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €55 - €80
- Base Premium
- €70 - €100

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2 - €20
- Website
- Itabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Catania to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39 081 428 5555
- booking@snav.it
- Website
- snav.it
Ferry from Naples to Capri
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €40
- Website
- SNAV

- Phone
- 081 552 07 63
- info@navlib.it
- Website
- navlib.it
Ferry from Naples to Capri
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €22
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
- Adults
- €16 - €22
Ferry from Salerno to Capri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
- Adults
- €19 - €26

- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- info@grimaldi.napoli.it
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Car ferry from Catania to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €70
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines

- Phone
- +39.089.87.14.83
- alicostspa@alicost.com
- Website
- alicost.it
Ferry from Salerno to Capri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Website
- Alicost

- Phone
- +39 081 497 2222
- alilauro@alilauro.it
- Website
- alilauro.it
Ferry from Salerno to Capri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- Alilauro
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