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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Lienz is to fly and bus and train which costs €55 - €170 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Lienz is to fly and bus and train which takes 7h 21m and costs €55 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Paola, Bolzano Bozen and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.

How far is it from Catania to Lienz?

The distance between Catania and Lienz is 1146 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 19h 3m and costs €140 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Catania to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Lienz bus from?

Catania to Lienz bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Lienz train from?

Catania to Lienz train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Train or bus from Catania to Lienz?

The best way to get from Catania to Lienz is to train which takes 19h 3m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 18m.

Where does the Catania to Lienz bus arrive?

Catania to Lienz bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Catania to Lienz train arrive?

Catania to Lienz train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Paola station.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 609+ hotels available in Lienz.

Catania to Lienz - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Catania and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania station to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Bologna Centrale, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.

There are 8 ways to get from Catania to Lienz by plane, bus, train, train (Trenitalia), night train, car, or 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane CTA - VCE
2. Take the bus from Venice to Dobbiacobus
3. Take the train from Dobbiaco Toblach to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
7h 21m
€59–168
Train
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Paolatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Paola to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
4. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
19h 3m
€144–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 536 / ...
3. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Spittal an der Draubus
4. Take the bus from Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 to Lienz Bahnhofbus
27h 18m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Fortezza/Franzensfestetrain 89
3. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
23h 56m
€142–206
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane CTA - TRS
2. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Villach Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
7h 36m
€73–211
Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane CTA - VRN
2. Take the bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Bruneckbus
3. Take the train from Brunico Bruneck to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
7h 46m
€89–289
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Milan Malpensa Airport 1 P13bus
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to San Lorenzo di Sebatobus
3. Take the train from S.Lorenzo St Lorenzen to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
30h 24m
€116–231
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Lienzcar
14h 54m
€237–354

Catania to Lienz by train

7Weekly Trains

19h 3mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,146.5 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Catania Centrale to Lienz In Osttirol via Paola, Bolzano Bozen, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 19h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Lienz Bahnhof via Bologna Centrale, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), Spittal an der Drau, and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 in around 27h 18m.

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