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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Catania is to train and fly which costs €90 - €310 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Catania is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €85 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Catania station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Catania. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Catania Centrale via Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milan Rogoredo and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 19m.

How far is it from Essen to Catania?

The distance between Essen and Catania is 1705 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Catania without a car is to train which takes 25h 19m and costs €250 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Essen to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Catania bus from?

Essen to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Catania train from?

Essen to Catania train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Catania?

The best way to get from Essen to Catania is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €85 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €600 and takes 25h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 34h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Catania bus arrive?

Essen to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Essen to Catania train arrive?

Essen to Catania train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

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

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

Book your Essen to Catania bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catania?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Catania by plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, train, bus, or night train

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 Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane DUS - CTA
5h 11m
€85–344
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milan Rogoredotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
25h 19m
€258–590
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Cataniacar
32h 45m
€248–418
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Cosenzabus
4. Take the bus from Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
33h 38m
€180–346
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FRA - CTA
6h 10m
€115–384
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane EIN - CTA
8h 1m
€115–355
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CGN - CTA
5h 37m
€92–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Itabus
34h 50m
€134–314
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
30h 3m
€220–485

Essen to Catania by train

8Weekly Trains

25h 19mAverage Duration

€258Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,705.3 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Catania, Italy?

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Catania Centrale via Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milan Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 25h 19m.

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