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

The cheapest way to get from Vesuvius to Catania is to bus via Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop which costs €60 - €75 and takes 11h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vesuvius to Catania is to drive and ferry which takes 6h 28m and costs €85 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Vesuvius and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Vesuvius to Catania. However, there are services departing from Vesuvio - National Park and arriving at Catania via Riviera Di Chiaia and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Vesuvius to Catania?

The distance between Vesuvius and Catania is 437 km.

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

The best way to get from Vesuvius to Catania without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Vesuvius to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vesuvius to Catania bus from?

Vesuvius to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.

Train or bus from Vesuvius to Catania?

The best way to get from Vesuvius to Catania is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Vesuvius to Catania bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4571+ hotels available in Catania.

Vesuvius to Catania - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, and line 0 train

There are 6 ways to get from Vesuvius to Catania by shuttle, train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Shuttle, line 0 train, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Vesuvio National Park to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misterishuttle
2. Take the train from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
3. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3h 34m
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Ic
9h 16m
€46–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Cataniabus N590 / ...
10h 20m
€66–102
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Vesuvius to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
6h 28m
€89–131
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
10h 22m
Bus via Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus Itabus
11h 19m
€62–72

Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 437.2 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Napoli Centrale to Catania Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €18–85 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Catania twice daily. Tickets cost €25–60 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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