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 5m.

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 44m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Catania. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Catania via Bolzano South and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.

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 and ferry which takes 16h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 does the Merano to Catania bus arrive?

Merano to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale 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 4548+ hotels available in Catania.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Merano to Catania by bus, plane, train, ferry, night train, or car

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 - Aeroporto
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)VRN - CTA
4h 44m
€78–257
Bus via Bologna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centrale486 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to CataniaN597
22h 5m
€52–183
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to PaolaFr
2. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.GiovanniFr / ...
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania CentraleRe
16h 13m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna CentraleFr
2. Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Catania CentraleIni
20h 43m
€99–210
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BGY - CTA
6h 24m
€117–357
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)VCE - CTA
7h 36m
€93–253
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BLQ - CTA
7h 8m
€62–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport 1 P13 to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus StopItabus
27h 10m
€99–196
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Merano to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Catania
14h 10m
€220–318

Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 47mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,140.9 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Meran to Catania via Bolzano South and Bologna Centrale in around 22h 5m.

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