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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Patras is to fly and train and bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Patras is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs €55 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Patras?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Patras. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico and arriving at Patra via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 43m.

How far is it from Catania to Patras?

The distance between Catania and Patras is 1025 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Patras without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 23h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Catania to Patras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Patras bus from?

Catania to Patras bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Catania Via D'Amico station.

Where does the Catania to Patras bus arrive?

Catania to Patras bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Catania and Patras?

Patras is 1h ahead of Catania. It is currently 8:20 PM in Catania and 9:20 PM in Patras.

Where can I stay near Patras?

There are 759+ hotels available in Patras.

Catania to Patras - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Catania to Patras by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, 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 Athens International Airport, train, bus
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
2. Take the train from Ano Liosia to Kiatotrain
3. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus
5h 17m
€58–158
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
3. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorëbusferry
4. Take the bus from Vlorë to Patrabus
23h 1m
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Bari M.macar
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
24h 4m
€169–266
Fly to Preveza Airport, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Preveza Airport (PVK)plane CTA - PVK
2. Take the bus from Lefkáda to Patrasbus
9h 15m
€108–336
Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane CTA - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Aigiobus
13h 52m
€180–304
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Patrabus
27h 43m
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 Amanteatrain Re
4. Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain Ic
5. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
27h 51m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus Itabus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Port of Patrascarferry
28h 49m
€108–178
Train, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa 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 Brindisitrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
5. Take the ferry from Igoumenitsa to Patrasferry Asf / ...
29h 16m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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1h 32mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Catania to Patras.

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Distance: 1,024.6 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Patras, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Catania to Patras. However, you can fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, take the line 2201 train to Ano Liosia, take the train to Kiato, walk to Kiato, then take the bus to Patra. Alternatively, you can take a train from Catania Centrale to Patra via Lamezia Terme C., Brindisi, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Vlorë, and Vlorë in around 23h 1m.

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