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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Catania is to bus which costs €20 - €70 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Catania is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Catania?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Catania. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Catania?

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.

How far is it from Rome to Catania?

The distance between Rome and Catania is 570 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Catania without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Rome to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Catania bus from?

Rome to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Catania train from?

Rome to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Catania?

The best way to get from Rome to Catania is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €70 and takes 10h 50m, you could also train, which costs €23 - €95 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Rome to Catania bus arrive?

Rome to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.

Where does the Rome to Catania train arrive?

Rome to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Catania Centrale station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Catania?

Book your Rome to Catania train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Catania?

Book your Rome to Catania bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4528+ hotels available in Catania.

Can I share a ride from Rome to 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.

Rome to Catania - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Catania by plane, train, ferry, bus, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
2h 47m
€43–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cataniabus N590 / ...
10h 50m
€20–70
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fa / ...
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
9h 38m
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Cataniarideshare 536.6 km
9h 49m
€41
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane FCO - CIY
2. Take the bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus
4h 58m
€68–213
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3h 22m
€50–175
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
9h 59m
€23–95
Bus via Taormina
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Giardini Naxos Bus Stationbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus Etna Trasporti ET07
17h 3m
€24–67
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
8h 2m
€119–173

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 569.6 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Catania, Italy?

ITA Airways, Ryanair, and two 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 €21–55 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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