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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Catania is to bus and fly which costs €60 - €210 and takes 12h 39m.

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 8h 26m and costs €70 - €210.

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 1042 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 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m 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 4:34 AM in Patras and 3:34 AM in Catania.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4626+ hotels available in Catania.

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

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
8h 26m
€70–206
Bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Patra to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TIA - CTA
12h 39m
€64–210
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 Catania Centraletrain Ic
22h 26m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar
3. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
4. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
23h 49m
€142–356
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
11h 15m
€108–462
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
13h 57m
€113–337
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
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
27h 11m
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
Car ferry, train
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 car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
30h 23m
€130–301

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

12Weekly Planes

2h 47mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,041.7 km
Duration: 8h 26m

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 Athens, take the line 1210 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 - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Corso Umberto I, Brindisi, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 22h 26m.

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