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How to get fromCatania to Bitolaby plane, bus, train, busferry, car or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus, train

    best
    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane CTA - SKG
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus bus
    3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Negotinotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Negotino to Bitolabus bus
    11h 16m

  2. Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane CTA - TIA
    2. Take the bus from Elbasan to Ohridbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitolabus bus
    7h 32m
    $76–265

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Ohridbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ohrid to Bitolabus bus
    25h 37m

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Catania to Messina Marittimacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisicar car
    4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsaferry ferry
    5. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Bitolacar car
    19h 3m
    $204–318

  5. Fly to Sofia Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane CTA - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus bus
    3. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bitolatrain train
    12h 55m
    $80–231

  6. Fly to Skopje International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane plane CTA - SKP
    2. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bitolatrain train
    11h 31m
    $128–330

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Bitola, North Macedonia?

There is no direct connection from Catania to Bitola. However, you can fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG), walk to Thessaloniki Airport, take the bus to Thessaloniki Kolomvou, walk to Thessaloniki, take the bus to Gevgelija, walk to Gevgelija, take the train to Negotino, walk to Negotino, then take the bus to Bitola. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Catania Via D'Amico to Bitola via Vlorë, Vlorë, and Ohrid in around 25h 37m.

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