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 - €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 €70 - €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.

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 58m 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.

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 €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €600 - €1000 and takes 36h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €410 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 6:38 AM in Edinburgh and 7:38 AM in Catania.

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 4759+ hotels available in Catania.

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

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

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
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane EDI - CTA
6h 22m
€71–161
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 58m
€611–994
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
€182–410
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
€98–218
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
€149–373
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 11m
€601–984
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
2d 15h

Edinburgh to Catania by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

36h 58mAverage Duration

€611Cheapest 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 22m

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

Jet2.com, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 6 times a week. 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 58m.

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