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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Catania is to fly which costs €70 - €200 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Catania is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Catania. However, there are services departing from Malaga Eeaa and arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop via Barcelona - North Bus Station and Napoli, Autostazione Metropark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Málaga to Catania?

The distance between Málaga and Catania is 1742 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to Catania without a car is to train which takes 33h 24m and costs €240 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Málaga to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Catania bus from?

Málaga to Catania bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Eeaa station.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Catania train from?

Málaga to Catania train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.

Train, bus or fly from Málaga to Catania?

The best way to get from Málaga to Catania is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €750 and takes 33h 24m, you could also bus via Barcelona, which costs and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Málaga to Catania bus arrive?

Málaga to Catania bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Málaga to Catania train arrive?

Málaga to Catania train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Catania?

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Málaga to Catania - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

Q: Is there a direct train between Málaga and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Catania. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Catania Centrale via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 24m.

There are 6 ways to get from Málaga to Catania by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, Trenitalia), car, car ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)AGP - CTA
7h 31m
€72–192
Train
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.Fr
5. Take the train from Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. to Roma TerminiFr
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania CentraleIc
33h 24m
€247–742
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Málaga to Alicante
2. Take the car ferry from Alicante to Oran
3. Drive from Oran to Port of Tunis
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Tunis to Port of Palermo
5. Drive from Port of Palermo to Catania
44h 19m
€309–458
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Genoa Piazza AcquaverdeUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Catania CentraleIni
47h 38m
€166–238
Bus via Barcelona
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
2. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Naples - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop
2d 1h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to CataniaN597 / ...
2d 3h
€121–355

Málaga to Catania by train

3Weekly Trains

33h 24mAverage Duration

€247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,742.5 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Catania, Italy?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and Ulendo Airlink fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Catania Centrale via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S., and Roma Termini in around 33h 24m.

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