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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Catania is to bus via Bologna which costs €50 - €190 and takes 22h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Catania is to bus and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Catania station. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via Bolzano South and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Catania. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Catania Centrale via Bolzano Bozen and Paola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

How far is it from Merano to Catania?

The distance between Merano and Catania is 1141 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Catania without a car is to train which takes 16h 10m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Merano to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Catania bus from?

Merano to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Catania train from?

Merano to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Catania?

The best way to get from Merano to Catania is to train which takes 16h 10m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs €50 - €190 and takes 22h 45m.

Where does the Merano to Catania bus arrive?

Merano to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Merano to Catania train arrive?

Merano to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Paola station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Catania?

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Merano to Catania - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

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

Bus to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportobus
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VRN - CTA
4h 39m
€77–257
Bus via Bologna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centralebus 486 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Itabus
22h 45m
€53–186
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Paolatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Paola to Catania Centraletrain Ic
16h 10m
€101–241
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
20h 48m
€96–198
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportbus
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BGY - CTA
6h 19m
€107–247
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BLQ - CTA
7h 6m
€62–230
Line 201 bus to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terme Merano to Bolzano - Via Longonbus
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BZO - CTA
5h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport 1 P13 to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus Itabus
27h 10m
€104–206
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Merano to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
13h 34m
€222–322

Merano to Catania by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

16h 10mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,140.9 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Catania, Italy?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Catania Centrale via Bolzano Bozen and Paola in around 16h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via Bolzano South and Bologna Centrale in around 22h 45m.

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