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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Catania is to train and bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 23h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Catania is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €30 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Catania. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Catania via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Catania. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Catania Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Lugano to Catania?

The distance between Lugano and Catania is 1126 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Catania without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Lugano to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Catania bus from?

Lugano to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Catania train from?

Lugano to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Catania?

The best way to get from Lugano to Catania is to bus which takes 21h 5m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Lugano to Catania bus arrive?

Lugano to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Lugano to Catania train arrive?

Lugano to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

Book your Lugano to Catania train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4571+ hotels available in Catania.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Catania by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MXP - CTA
4h 20m
€30–147
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
14h 52m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cataniabus N597 / ...
21h 5m
€43–177
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lugano 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
25h 36m
€132–243
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LIN - CTA
4h 52m
€54–162
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BGY - CTA
4h 58m
€76–234
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
15h 35m
€100–262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus Itabus
23h 46m
€51–73
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
20h 37m
€127–197

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 1,125.7 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Catania, Italy?

You can take a bus from Lugano to Catania via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 21h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Catania Centrale via Milano Centrale and Roma Termini in around 15h 35m.

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