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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Catania is to train and fly which costs €65 - €190 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Catania is to drive and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Catania. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Catania via Genoa and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Catania. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Catania Centrale via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.

How far is it from Nice to Catania?

The distance between Nice and Catania is 965 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Catania without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Nice to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Catania bus from?

Nice to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Catania train from?

Nice to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Catania?

The best way to get from Nice to Catania is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Florence, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 21h 30m, you could also train, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 20h 24m.

Where does the Nice to Catania bus arrive?

Nice to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Nice to Catania train arrive?

Nice to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

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

Book your Nice to Catania train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Nice to Catania bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Catania.

Nice to Catania - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Nice to Catania by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), or car 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NCE - CTA
5h 53m
€61–193
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain
2. Take the train from Savona to Torino Lingottotrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRN - CTA
8h 59m
€57–254
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
20h 22m
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Nice to Genoabus 482 / ...
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 510 / ...
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cataniabus
21h 30m
€68–179
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
21h 11m
€130–267
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Nice to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSA - CTA
5h 16m
€91–230
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Sestri Ponen.train
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GOA - CTA
7h
€67–190
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
20h 24m
€145–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Turin Sturabus 515
2. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus Itabus
33h 6m
€109–212
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nice to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar
14h 19m
€244–361

Nice to Catania by bus

18Weekly Buses

21h 30mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 964.9 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Catania, Italy?

ITA Airways, easyJet, and Ryanair fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Catania via Genoa and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 21h 30m.

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