There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Catania by plane, train, bus, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
2h 42m€34–147Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Villa S.Giovannitrain 8111
- Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
9h 32m€93–175Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cataniabus N590 / ...
10h 50m€50–90Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rome to Catania536.6 km
9h 49m€41Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
9h 59m€70–170Drive, ferry
- Drive from Rome to Villa San Giovannicar
- Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
- Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
8h 2m€124–180
Rome to Catania by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Catania is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Catania is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Catania. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Catania Centrale. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Rome and Catania is 570 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Catania without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 32m and costs €90 - €180.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Rome to Catania, including transfers.
Rome to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Catania is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 50m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Catania, Italy?
Ryanair, ITA Airways, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €25–120
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150–400
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–170
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–170
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- info@saistrasporti.it
- Website
- saistrasporti.it
Bus from Villa San Giovanni to Catania, Via D'Amico
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://saistrasporti.it/en-US
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3409848540
- info@blujetlines.it
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €41
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.
Rome to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Catania Centrale station.
Book your Rome to Catania train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Catania bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 4627+ hotels available in Catania.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Catania. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















