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How to get fromPatras to Cataniaby bus, train, plane, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Patras to Catania by bus, train, plane, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    7h 45m
    €73–201

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain train Ic
    22h 50m

  3. Ferry, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    2. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    3. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar car
    23h 41m
    €178–277

  4. Bus to Preveza Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus bus
    2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PVK - CTA
    11h 20m
    €134–272

  5. Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Aigio to Ioanninabus bus
    2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane IOA - CTA
    14h 43m
    €146–376

  6. Bus, shuttle to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vlorë to Tirana, Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane TIA - CTA
    13h 5m
    €75–194

  7. Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Káto Achaḯa to Kalamatabus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane KLX - CTA
    11h 43m
    €128–325

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    26h 21m

  9. Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    27h 1m

  10. Car ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    29h 42m

  11. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    30h 21m

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,024.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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 Koropi, walk to Koropí, take the subway 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 50m.

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