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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Catania is to bus and train and fly which costs €55 - €170 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Catania is to bus and train and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs €55 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Patras and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Catania. However, there are services departing from Patra and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.

How far is it from Patras to Catania?

The distance between Patras and Catania is 1024 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Catania without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 22h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Patras to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patras to Catania bus from?

Patras to Catania bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Patra station.

Where does the Patras to Catania bus arrive?

Patras to Catania bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Patras and Catania?

Catania is 1h behind Patras. It is currently 7:49 AM in Patras and 6:49 AM in Catania.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4846+ hotels available in Catania.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Patras to Catania by bus, train, plane, busferry, ferry, car, 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.

Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
7h 7m
€59–163
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Messina Centraletrain Ic
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
22h 16m
Ferry, drive, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa S. Giovannicar
3. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
4. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar
23h 42m
€168–267
Bus to Preveza Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PVK - CTA
10h 45m
€104–343
Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Aigio to Ioanninabus
2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IOA - CTA
14h 37m
€173–306
Ferry, train via Amantea
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
25h 57m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
27h 1m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry
2. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Itabus
28h 21m
€108–172
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
28h 24m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

10Weekly Planes

2h 50mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Patras to Catania.

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Distance: 1,024.5 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Catania, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Patras to Catania. However, you can take the bus to Kiato, walk to Kiato, take the train to Ano Liosia, take the line 2202 train to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, then fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patra to Catania Centrale via Vlorë, Vlorë, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Via Del Mare, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi, Lamezia Terme C., and Messina Centrale in around 22h 16m.

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