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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Catania is to bus and fly which costs €95 - €260 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Catania is to bus and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Catania. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Catania Centrale via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Catania?

The distance between Istanbul and Catania is 1292 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Catania without a car is to bus which takes 31h 58m and costs €170 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Istanbul to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Catania bus from?

Istanbul to Catania bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, depart from Instabul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Catania train from?

Istanbul to Catania train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Catania?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Catania is to bus which takes 31h 58m and costs €170 - €200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Istanbul to Catania bus arrive?

Istanbul to Catania bus services, operated by Erhan Trans, arrive at Prizren,Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Catania?

Catania is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:40 PM in Istanbul and 8:40 PM in Catania.

Where does the Istanbul to Catania train arrive?

Istanbul to Catania train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4436+ hotels available in Catania.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Catania. However, there are services departing from Instabul and arriving at Catania, Via D'Amico via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Tirana, Stazione Marittima, Bari Capruzzi and Policoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.

There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Catania by bus, plane, night train, train, car, car ferry, ferry, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
5h 40m
€98–256
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SAW - CTA
8h 6m
€95–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Bari Portobus
4. Take the bus from Bari Capruzzi to Policoro Central Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Policoro to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
31h 58m
€178–191
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Bologna Centralenighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
2d 4h
€227–561
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Vloracar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
24h 15m
€277–431
Bus, bus and ferry via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
40h 36m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
40h 59m
Bus, bus and ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Shkodërbus
2. Take the busferry from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
47h 35m

Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

8Weekly Planes

3h 35mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Catania.

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Distance: 1,292.3 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Catania, Italy?

You can take a bus from Instabul to Catania, Via D'Amico via Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Stazione Marittima, Italia-De Rossi, Bari Capruzzi, Policoro Central Bus Station, and Policoro in around 31h 58m. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines, ITA Airways, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) twice daily.

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