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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Catania is to bus which costs €45 - €150 and takes 22h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Catania is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €70 - €250.

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 50m.

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 €90 - €230.

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 €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 22h 50m.

Where does the Merano to Catania bus arrive?

Merano to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna 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 bus ticket from Merano to Catania?

Book your Merano to Catania bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4571+ hotels available in Catania.

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

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

Shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VRN - CTA
4h 39m
€71–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bolognabus FlixBus 488
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Itabus
22h 50m
€47–149
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Paolatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Paola to Catania Centraletrain Ic
16h 10m
€94–230
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 47m
€100–199
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BGY - CTA
6h 19m
€97–237
Shuttle to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MXP - CTA
7h 35m
€87–224
Shuttle to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Bolzanoshuttle
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BZO - CTA
4h 58m
€367–750
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Padova Autostazionebus
2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
4. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Catania Via S. Giuseppe Alla Renabus
25h 21m
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
€220–319

Merano to Catania by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

16h 10mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Catania.

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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, Bologna, and Bologna Centrale in around 22h 50m.

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