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How to get fromPiraeus to Cataniaby subway, plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Piraeus to Catania by subway, plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Subway, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

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    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    4h 49m
    €59–189

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Taranto Portbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Taranto to Amanteatrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    6. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    25h 34m

  3. Drive, ferry, car ferry

    1. Drive from Piraeus to Patrascar car
    2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    4. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar car
    25h 52m
    €228–344

  4. Subway, fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ATH - PMO
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train
    9h 58m
    €101–266

  5. Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë

    1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    30h 26m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    30h 33m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    35h 23m

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829.1 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 bus from Piraeus to Catania Centrale via Vlorë, Vlorë, Taranto Port, Taranto, Amantea, Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Messina Marittima, and Messina Centrale in around 25h 34m.

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