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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Catania is to fly which costs €30 - €130 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Catania is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs €30 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Catania station. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Catania. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Catania Centrale via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from Venice to Catania?

The distance between Venice and Catania is 946 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Catania without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Venice to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Catania bus from?

Venice to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Tronchetto station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Catania train from?

Venice to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Bus or fly from Venice to Catania?

The best way to get from Venice to Catania is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Venice to Catania bus arrive?

Venice to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Venice to Catania train arrive?

Venice to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

Book your Venice to Catania bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4571+ hotels available in Catania.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Venice to Catania by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, 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 from Venice Marco Polo Airport
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VCE - CTA
3h 11m
€32–130
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
13h 12m
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Bologna Centralebus N536 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Autoservizi Salemi S121 / ...
18h 30m
€55–146
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
18h
€90–164
Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRS - CTA
4h 31m
€43–154
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VRN - CTA
4h 20m
€36–251
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BLQ - CTA
4h 25m
€34–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia to Stazione Padovabus 53E
2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
20h 31m
€58–88
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Venice to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
13h 51m
€190–276

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 945.8 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station via Bologna Centrale in around 18h 30m.

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