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 €70 - €220 and takes 8h 22m.

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 22m and costs €70 - €220.

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 704 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 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 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 3:14 PM in Patras and 2:14 PM in Catania.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4571+ 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, plane, busferry, train, 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 to Preveza Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PVK - CTA
11h 20m
€103–432
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly
cheapest
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 22m
€70–216
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
25h 19m
€131–251
Bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly
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 40m
€80–240
Bus to Kalamata International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Patras to Kalamatabus
2. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane KLX - CTA
11h 3m
€80–268
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, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry
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
28h 24m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Itabus
28h 54m
€82–215
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 train from Villa S.Giovanni to Catania Centraletrain Ic
30h 49m
€107–145

Patras to Catania by ferry and bus

4Weekly Services

28h 54mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704 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 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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