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 €75 - €200 and takes 8h 36m.

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 36m and costs €75 - €200.

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 Patras and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico via Agrínio and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.

How far is it from Patras to Catania?

The distance between Patras and Catania is 699 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 Agrínio which takes 28h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 20m 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 KTEL of Aetolia-Acarnania S.A., depart from Patras station.

Where does the Patras to Catania bus arrive?

Patras to Catania bus services, operated by KTEL of Aetolia-Acarnania S.A., arrive at Agrinio station.

What is the time difference between Patras and Catania?

Catania is 1h behind Patras. It is currently 3:30 AM in Patras and 2:30 AM in Catania.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4502+ hotels available in Catania.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Patras to Catania by bus, plane, car, ferry, busferry, train, 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 to Preveza Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkáda
2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)PVK - CTA
11h 20m
€128–392
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiato
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athens
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)ATH - CTA
8h 36m
€75–196
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Patras to Port Of Igoumenitsa
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisi
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovanni
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Catania
19h 7m
€168–246
Bus, bus and ferry via Agrínio
1. Take the bus from Patras to Agrinio
2. Take the bus from Agrínio to Vlorë
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amico
28h 12m
Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly
1. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthos
2. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)ZTH - CTA
10h 15m
€103–302
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maAsf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.GiovanniRe
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania CentraleRe
28h 52m
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maAsf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.GiovanniIc
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania CentraleRe
30h 42m
€86–234
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Ρίο, Ferry Boat to Vlorë
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amico
33h 1m

Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

7Weekly Planes

7h 12mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Patras to Catania.

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Distance: 699.2 km
Duration: 11h 20m

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 Lefkáda, take the bus to Preveza Airport, walk to Preveza Airport (PVK) airport, then fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Patras to Catania via Port of Igoumenitsa, Porto Di Brindisi, Villa San Giovanni, and Messina Marittima in around 19h 7m.

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