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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Balestrate is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Balestrate is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Balestrate?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Balestrate. However, there are services departing from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa and arriving at Balestrate via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Catania to Balestrate?

The distance between Catania and Balestrate is 281 km. The road distance is 244.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Balestrate without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs €18 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Catania to Balestrate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Balestrate train from?

Catania to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.

Train, bus or fly from Catania to Balestrate?

The best way to get from Catania to Balestrate is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Catania to Balestrate train arrive?

Catania to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

Can I drive from Catania to Balestrate?

Yes, the driving distance between Catania to Balestrate is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Catania to Balestrate.

Where can I stay near Balestrate?

There are 2173+ hotels available in Balestrate.

Catania to Balestrate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Catania to Balestrate by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Palermobus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Castellammare Golfo Stationbus
5h 52m
€19–33
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centraletrain 5503 / ...
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Pirainetotrain Re
5h 55m
€20–32
Drive 244.6 km
1. Drive from Catania to Balestratecar 244.6 km
3h 4m
€38–55
Fly
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CTA - PMO
5h 7m
€64–176

Catania to Balestrate by train (Trenitalia)

28Weekly Trains

5h 55mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.9 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Catania Airport to Balestrate via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Castellammare Golfo Station, and Castellammare Golfo in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Balestrate via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto in around 5h 55m.

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