- Must visit
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
City museum inside the medieval Castello Ursino, with archaeological finds, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts linked to Catania’s history.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
It's difficult to get from Catania Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport without transferring at least once.
Regionale 5395 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA229
Regionale 21991 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA207
Regionale 21869 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA115
Regionale 21507 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA175
Regionale 21533 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA223
Regionale 21903 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA217
Regionale 5697 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA135
Regionale 21781 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA121
Regionale 5521 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA299
Regionale 21507 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA175Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 3 miles (5 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$5 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport:
A bus is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Catania Fontanarossa Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 32m.
The table below shows live departures for Catania Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5697 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA135 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 0h17 | 7:31 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5503 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA139 | 7:32 AM Catania Centrale | 0h19 | 7:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12959 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA147 | 8:07 AM Catania Centrale | 0h24 | 8:31 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5383 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA155 | 8:51 AM Catania Centrale | 0h20 | 9:11 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22113 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA159 | 9:06 AM Catania Centrale | 0h25 | 9:31 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5491 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA163 | 9:32 AM Catania Centrale | 0h19 | 9:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21507 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA175 | 10:32 AM Catania Centrale | 0h19 | 10:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5507 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA179 | 10:50 AM Catania Centrale | 0h21 | 11:11 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12965 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA187 | 11:32 AM Catania Centrale | 0h19 | 11:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5391 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA201 | 12:39 PM Catania Centrale | 0h22 | 1:01 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21991 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA207 | 1:08 PM Catania Centrale | 0h23 | 1:31 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5511 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA211 | 1:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0h19 | 1:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21903 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA217 | 2:06 PM Catania Centrale | 0h15 | 2:21 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21533 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA223 | 2:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0h19 | 2:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5395 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA229 | 3:00 PM Catania Centrale | 0h21 | 3:21 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5513 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA235 | 3:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0h19 | 3:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12977 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA245 | 4:14 PM Catania Centrale | 0h27 | 4:41 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5379 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA251 | 4:50 PM Catania Centrale | 0h21 | 5:11 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12985 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA253 | 4:57 PM Catania Centrale | 0h24 | 5:21 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5519 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA259 | 5:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0h19 | 5:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21521 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA271 | 6:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0h19 | 6:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5397 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA273 | 6:40 PM Catania Centrale | 0h21 | 7:01 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21907 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA283 | 7:30 PM Catania Centrale | 0h21 | 7:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12989 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA293 | 8:17 PM Catania Centrale | 0h24 | 8:41 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5521 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA299 | 8:53 PM Catania Centrale | 0h18 | 9:11 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12991 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA305 | 9:20 PM Catania Centrale | 0h21 | 9:41 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22117 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA317 | 10:20 PM Catania Centrale | 0h31 | 10:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
Regionale 5501 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA109 | 5:00 AM Catania Centrale | 0h21 | 5:21 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21855 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA111 | 5:08 AM Catania Centrale | 0h23 | 5:31 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21869 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA115 | 5:30 AM Catania Centrale | 0h21 | 5:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21781 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA121 | 6:03 AM Catania Centrale | 0h18 | 6:21 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5373 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA127 | 6:32 AM Catania Centrale | 0h19 | 6:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5381 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA129 | 6:40 AM Catania Centrale | 0h21 | 7:01 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Catania Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 15:32, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 3 miles (5 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 3 miles (5 km) |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 3:32 PM |
Last train 9:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Catania — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Catania trip today.
City museum inside the medieval Castello Ursino, with archaeological finds, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts linked to Catania’s history.
Large history museum on the Allied landings in Sicily, with immersive exhibits, documents, and reconstructed wartime scenes. One of Catania’s most distinctive museums.
Museum of sacred art beside the cathedral, known for church treasures, historic objects, and access to terraces with fine views over Piazza del Duomo.
Catania’s main square and the natural starting point for most visits, framed by the cathedral, elephant fountain, and Baroque palaces.
The city’s principal shopping and walking street, lined with historic buildings, cafes, and recurring views toward Mount Etna.
Short but exceptionally beautiful Baroque street lined with historic churches and monasteries. A favorite for architecture lovers and photographers.
Fried rice ball, often filled with ragù, mozzarella, or pistachio. A Sicilian street-food classic strongly associated with Catania.
Pasta with tomato, fried aubergine, ricotta salata, and basil. One of Catania’s signature dishes, named after Bellini’s opera Norma.
Sweet-and-sour aubergine dish with tomato, celery, capers, and olives. A traditional Sicilian antipasto commonly found across Catania.
Well-known Catania seafood restaurant near the fish market, appreciated for fresh local catches and traditional Sicilian flavors in a polished setting.
Historic and characterful Sicilian restaurant known for regional specialties, rustic decor, and a strong reputation for authentic local cooking.
Established traditional trattoria serving classic Sicilian and Catanese dishes in a warm, casual atmosphere popular with both locals and visitors.
Prices are moderate by Italian standards. Airport food costs more than in town, but Catania is generally cheaper than Rome or Milan.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Catania Airport-Fontanarossa -> Catania Centrale
The train connection between Catania Centrale and Catania Fontanarossa Airport offers a convenient way to travel for both locals and tourists. The primary provider for this route is Trenitalia, which operates the Regionale service, ensuring efficient transport with regular schedules throughout the day. With just a short journey time, passengers can easily transition from the bustling city center to the airport terminal in comfort.
The train connection from Catania Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport takes approximately 17 minutes. There are 16 connections available per day, and all of them are direct services with no transfers required.
The first daily train journey from Catania Centrale departs at 05:14, providing an early start for travelers heading to the airport. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 20:02, allowing passengers ample time to catch evening flights.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Catania Centrale and Catania Fontanarossa Airport is €3. The average ticket price typically hovers around €3 as well, making this a very affordable option for travelers looking to move between these two locations in Sicily.
Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has been a significant presence in Sicilian culture and history for centuries. Its eruptions have shaped not only the landscape but also local folklore and agriculture, making it a vital part of Catania's identity. What makes Mount Etna truly unique is its diverse ecosystems that range from lush forests to barren lava fields, offering visitors breathtaking views and an opportunity to witness nature’s raw power.
The Catania Cathedral, or Duomo di Catania, stands as a testament to resilience after being rebuilt multiple times due to devastating earthquakes throughout history. This stunning Baroque structure houses important relics and artworks that reflect both religious devotion and artistic achievement in Sicily. One of its unique features is the striking elephant statue known as "Ursino," which symbolizes strength amidst adversity while serving as an iconic emblem for this vibrant city.
Ursino Castle was originally built in the 13th century by Emperor Frederick II as a royal residence but later transformed into a fortress during turbulent times. Its historical significance lies not just in its architecture but also in its role within various political events over centuries; today it serves as a museum showcasing artifacts from different eras of Sicilian history. The castle's distinctive circular design combined with impressive towers offers visitors panoramic views of Catania while immersing them deep into tales of knights and nobility.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Centrale to Catania Fontanarossa Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania Fontanarossa Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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