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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Linz is to fly and train which costs €60 - €260 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Linz is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs €60 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Linz. However, there are services departing from Catania, Via D'Amico and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Cosenza and Munich Hackerbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Linz. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Linz Hbf via Paola, Bolzano Bozen, Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

How far is it from Catania to Linz?

The distance between Catania and Linz is 1393 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Linz without a car is to train which takes 20h 49m and costs €140 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Catania to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Linz bus from?

Catania to Linz bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Catania, Via D'Amico station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Catania to Linz?

The best way to get from Catania to Linz is to train which takes 20h 49m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €180 and takes 29h 1m.

Where does the Catania to Linz bus arrive?

Catania to Linz bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro station.

Where does the Catania to Linz train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Catania to Linz?

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Catania to Linz - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 8 ways to get from Catania to Linz by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, ferry, or car

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 Vienna International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CTA - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
4h 8m
€62–256
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 Brennero - Brennertrain Re
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
20h 49m
€144–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavorobus
2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Munichbus
3. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus
29h 1m
€146–180
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the night train from Venezia Mestre to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
27h 33m
€143–423
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CTA - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
7h 52m
€77–262
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 89
5. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
21h 6m
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus
2. Take the bus from Napoli Metropark Centrale to Graz Fernbusbahnhof P+R Webling Bbus Ita
3. Take the bus from Graz P&R Webling to Welsbus 951
31h 54m
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 Linzcar
17h 32m
€276–414

Catania to Linz by train

7Weekly Trains

20h 49mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,393.3 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Catania Centrale to Linz Hbf via Paola, Bolzano Bozen, Brennero - Brenner, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 20h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro, Cosenza, Munich, and Munich Hackerbrücke in around 29h 1m.

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