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 - €230 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 - €230.

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 2h.

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 Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Milano P.Garibaldi and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Catania?

The distance between Edinburgh and Catania is 2483 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 32h 13m and costs €310 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 17m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €310 - €950 and takes 32h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €420 and takes 2 days 2h.

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 6:21 AM in Edinburgh and 7:21 AM 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 4524+ 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 plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, 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.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane EDI - CTA
6h 17m
€71–221
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Roma Terminitrain Fr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
32h 13m
€313–934
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 2h
€119–414
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 53m
€95–287
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Roma Terminitrain Fr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
32h 15m
€318–934
Train #2
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 14m
€285–727
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gent to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
4. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Milazzo Via dei Millebus
5. Take the bus from Milazzo to Catania Airportbus
2d 5h

Edinburgh to Catania by train

2Weekly Trains

32h 13mAverage Duration

€313Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Catania.

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Distance: 2,483.5 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

easyJet and Jet2.com fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Catania Centrale via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Milano P.Garibaldi, and Roma Termini in around 32h 13m.

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