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How to get fromManchester to Cataniaby plane, train, bus, or night train

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Catania by plane, train, bus, or night train

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MAN - CTA
    5h 42m
    €59–187

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Basel to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 5m
    €546–839

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain train Tgv
    4. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Firenze Campo Martenighttrain night train Nj
    5. Take the nighttrain from Firenze Campo Marte to Catania Centralenighttrain night train Ini
    39h 57m
    €544–935

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BHX - CTA
    7h 11m
    €86–259

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane STN - CTA
    8h 16m
    €140–306

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 1h
    €228–376

Manchester to Catania by train, foot, and night train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€544Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,230 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Catania, Italy?

Jet2.com, easyJet, and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Naples Metropark Central Parking in around 2d 1h.

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