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

The cheapest way to get from Piraeus to Catania is to subway and fly which costs €55 - €200 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Piraeus to Catania?

The fastest way to get from Piraeus to Catania is to subway and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Piraeus and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Piraeus to Catania. However, there are services departing from Piraeus and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 26m.

How far is it from Piraeus to Catania?

The distance between Piraeus and Catania is 829 km.

How do I travel from Piraeus to Catania without a car?

The best way to get from Piraeus to Catania without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 26h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Piraeus to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Piraeus to Catania bus from?

Piraeus to Catania bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Piraeus station.

Where does the Piraeus to Catania bus arrive?

Piraeus to Catania bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Piraeus and Catania?

Catania is 1h behind Piraeus. It is currently 2:59 PM in Piraeus and 1:59 PM in Catania.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4619+ hotels available in Catania.

Piraeus to Catania - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Piraeus to Catania by subway, plane, car, ferry, bus, 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.

Subway, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
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1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
4h 49m
€59–199
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Piraeus to Patrascar
2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
25h 59m
€181–401
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
26h 14m
Subway, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain
9h 58m
€98–247
Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry
3. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
26h 21m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Take the bus from Brindisi to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
28h 33m
€102–157
Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
30h 26m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
30h 33m

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

3Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 829.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Piraeus, Greece and Catania, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Piraeus to Catania. However, you can 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 vehicle from Piraeus to Catania via Patras, Bari M.ma, Villa San Giovanni, and Messina Marittima in around 25h 59m.

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