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 15m.

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 15m 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 via Vlorë which takes 27h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 9:52 PM in Patras and 8:52 PM in Catania.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4852+ hotels available in Catania.

Patras to Catania - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Patras to Catania by bus, train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

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 15m
€59–163
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, bus and ferry via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
27h 1m
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
€173–316
Ferry, train
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
26h 17m
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry
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
29h 32m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Patras to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
30h 21m

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

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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 15m

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 vehicle from Patras to Catania via Patras, Bari M.ma, Villa S. Giovanni, and Tresmestieri in around 23h 42m.

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