There are 6 ways to get from Catania to Molfetta by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), night train, 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
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
1h 30m€89–172Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
10h 19m€24–70Bus via Taranto
- Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
- Take the bus from Taranto - Area Porto Mercantile to Molfetta - Santa Teresabus
10h 14m€41–54Night train, train
- Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Amanteanighttrain Ini
- Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain Ic
11h 15m€65–104Bus
- Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus Itabus
10h 33m€32–79Drive, ferry
- Drive from Catania to Messina Marittimacar
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Molfettacar
6h 27m€81–124
Catania to Molfetta by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Molfetta is to bus via Taranto which costs €40 - €55 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Catania to Molfetta is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs €85 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Molfetta. However, there are services departing from Catania, Via D'Amico and arriving at Molfetta - Santa Teresa via Taranto - Area Porto Mercantile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Catania to Molfetta. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Molfetta via Lamezia Terme C. and Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Catania and Molfetta is 454 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Molfetta without a car is to bus via Taranto which takes 10h 14m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Catania to Molfetta, including transfers.
Catania to Molfetta bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Catania, Via D'Amico station.
Catania to Molfetta train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania to Molfetta is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Taranto, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 10h 14m, you could also train, which costs €23 - €70 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Molfetta, Italy?
Ryanair flies from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Molfetta - Santa Teresa via Taranto via Porto Mercantile and Taranto - Area Porto Mercantile in around 10h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Amantea to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Catania Centrale to Amantea
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- info@saistrasporti.it
- Website
- saistrasporti.it
Bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Taranto via Porto Mercantile
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://saistrasporti.it/en-US
- Phone
- 080/9752672
- stpbari@stpspa.it
- Website
- stpspa.it
Bus from Taranto - Area Porto Mercantile to Molfetta - Santa Teresa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- stpspa.it
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
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More Questions & Answers
Catania to Molfetta bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Taranto via Porto Mercantile station.
Catania to Molfetta train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
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