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 €70 - €200 and takes 6h 17m.

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 17m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Catania station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

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, Lille Flandres, St Jean De Maurienne Arvan, Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Catania?

The distance between Edinburgh and Catania is 2601 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 33h 37m and costs €310 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m 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 train which takes 33h 37m and costs €310 - €1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €550 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 6h 17m.

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 10:23 PM in Edinburgh and 11:23 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4554+ hotels available in Catania.

Edinburgh to Catania - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Catania by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)GLA - CTA
8h 45m
€95–286
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)EDI - CTA
6h 17m
€71–191
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to St Jean De Maurienne ArvanTgv
4. Take the train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.Fr
5. Take the train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Roma TerminiFr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania CentraleIc
33h 37m
€312–985
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station
2d 3h
€139–532
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbf83
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Verona Porta Nuova89
5. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roma TerminiFr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania CentraleIc
36h 7m
€339–940
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta NuovaTgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Catania Centrale
36h 40m
€295–778
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the bus from Gent to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
4. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Milazzo Via dei Mille
5. Take the bus from Milazzo to Catania Airport
2d 5h

Edinburgh to Catania by train and foot

1Weekly Services

33h 37mAverage Duration

€312Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,600.5 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Catania Centrale via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, St Jean De Maurienne Arvan, Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S., and Roma Termini in around 33h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Bologna - Bus Station, and Bologna Centrale in around 2d 3h.

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