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Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
10 h 53 m
Average duration
11 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 3 trains that leave Catania Fontanarossa Airport for Rome on Sat, Jun 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct trains cover the 540 km distance in an average of 11 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 53 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest trains will take 14 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $94 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome costing on average $67 (€54).
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
Ferry takes on average 13h 45m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€67) compared to roughly $50 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.08 (€-25.94). The journey takes 9h 12m versus 9h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome trains for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:31 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 12h03 | 4:34 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:41 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 10h55 | 4:36 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:31 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 14h08 | 8:39 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:41 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 10h53 | 5:34 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:01 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 11h33 | 7:34 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:01 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 11h33 | 8:34 PM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Rome run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 09:41. The fastest train covers the 335 miles (540 km) distance in 10h 53m.
Distance 335 miles (540 km) |
Average train duration 9h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 10h 53m |
First train 4:31 AM |
Last train 9:41 AM |
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A lively neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and popular evening atmosphere. Very popular for wandering and photography, especially after sunset.
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Moderate by Western Europe standards: sights and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and transit stay reasonable.
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