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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Catania is to bus and fly which costs €70 - €240 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Catania. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Catania, Via D'Amico via Frankfurt and Policoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Catania. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Catania Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milan Rogoredo and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.

How far is it from Mainz to Catania?

The distance between Mainz and Catania is 1518 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Catania without a car is to train via Rome which takes 24h 34m and costs €220 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Mainz to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Catania bus from?

Mainz to Catania bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., depart from Frankfurt station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Catania train from?

Mainz to Catania train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Catania?

The best way to get from Mainz to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Rome, which costs €220 - €600 and takes 24h 34m, you could also bus via Policoro, which costs €140 - €190 and takes 28h 14m.

Where does the Mainz to Catania bus arrive?

Mainz to Catania bus services, operated by Busitalia Simet S.p.A., arrive at Policoro station.

Where does the Mainz to Catania train arrive?

Mainz to Catania train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

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

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Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4523+ hotels available in Catania.

Mainz to Catania - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Catania by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, ferry, or 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 Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FRA - CTA
4h 49m
€87–302
Bus to Hahn, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airportbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane HHN - CTA
5h 55m
€72–240
Train via Rome
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milan Rogoredotrain Ec
5. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
24h 34m
€220–560
Bus via Policoro
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Policorobus
2. Take the bus from Policoro to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
28h 14m
€143–185
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
18h 57m
€312–451
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane STR - CTA
6h 21m
€112–356
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
4. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Catania Centraletrain
32h 9m
€227–512
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Sibaribus N422
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Cataniabus 582 / ...
35h 39m
€168–244

Mainz to Catania by train

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24h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,517.9 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and ITA Airways fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Catania Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milan Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 24h 34m.

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