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 €100 - €290 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 €100 - €270.

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 30m.

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 which takes 24h 30m and costs €230 - €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 €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €600 and takes 24h 30m, you could also bus via Policoro, which costs €130 - €180 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?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Catania by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, or ferry

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
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1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)FRA - CTA
4h 49m
€102–262
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milan RogoredoEc
5. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Termini
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania CentraleIc
24h 30m
€230–570
Bus via Policoro
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Policoro
2. Take the bus from Policoro to Catania, Via D'Amico
28h 14m
€138–177
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
5. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Catania CentraleIni
28h 53m
€163–416
Bus to Hahn, fly
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airport
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)HHN - CTA
5h 55m
€107–290
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)STR - CTA
6h 32m
€110–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to SibariN422
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Catania590 / ...
36h 14m
€162–239
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Catania
19h 32m
€307–445

Mainz to Catania by train

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24h 30mAverage 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 30m.

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