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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Catania is to bus which costs €45 - €220 and takes 19h 30m.

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 6m and costs €40 - €140.

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 19h 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 12h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m 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 6m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €220 and takes 19h 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 4547+ 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, car ferry, 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)VCE - CTA
3h 6m
€40–140
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.GiovanniFr
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania CentraleRe
12h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Bologna CentraleN536 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus StationItabus
19h 30m
€49–219
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna CentraleFr
2. Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Catania CentraleIni
18h
€90–159
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)VRN - CTA
4h 20m
€44–271
Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)TRS - CTA
4h 30m
€61–166
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BLQ - CTA
4h 25m
€46–218
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Venezia to Stazione Padova53E
2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Station
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
4. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Catania Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena
20h 42m
€58–126
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Venice to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Catania
14h 28m
€185–269

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

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Distance: 945.8 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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 19h 30m.

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