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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Catania is to fly which costs €75 - €170 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Catania is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €75 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Catania. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Catania via London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Catania. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Catania Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Salzburg Hbf, Bolzano Bozen and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 10m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Catania?

The distance between Edinburgh and Catania is 2484 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Catania without a car is to train which takes 36h 56m and costs €600 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Catania bus from?

Edinburgh to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Catania train from?

Edinburgh to Catania train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Catania?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Catania is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €600 - €1000 and takes 36h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €400 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Catania bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Catania?

Catania is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:03 PM in Edinburgh and 7:03 PM in Catania.

Where does the Edinburgh to Catania train arrive?

Edinburgh to Catania train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Catania train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Catania?

Book your Edinburgh to Catania bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4837+ hotels available in Catania.

Edinburgh to Catania - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Catania by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, or train (Eurostar, Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane EDI - CTA
6h 22m
€76–161
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Catania Centraletrain
36h 56m
€631–994
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Milazzo Via dei Millebus
5. Take the bus from Milazzo Port Stop to Catania Airportbus
47h 4m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GLA - CTA
8h 27m
€89–220
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MAN - CTA
8h 56m
€148–385
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Catania Centraletrain
37h 6m
€621–984
Train via Rome
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Salzburg Hbftrain Nj
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bolzano Bozentrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Roma Terminitrain Fr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
43h 10m
€638–1,151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cataniabus
2d 1h
€182–400

Edinburgh to Catania by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

36h 56mAverage Duration

€631Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Catania.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,483.5 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Catania, Italy?

easyJet, Jet2.com, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Catania Centrale via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Valenciennes, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano P.Garibaldi in around 36h 56m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.