- 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
$8
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Giardini Naxos 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 Giardini Naxos to Catania Fontanarossa Airport will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
It's difficult to get from Giardini Naxos to Catania Fontanarossa Airport without transferring at least once.
Regionale 22107 · Regionale 5503 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA139
Regionale 12957 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA155
Regionale 12891 · Regionale 21521 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA271
Regionale 21801 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA263
Regionale 22167 · Regionale 5521 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA299
Regionale 5385 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA177
Regionale 5397 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA273
Regionale 22109 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA129
Regionale 22297 · Regionale 21507 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA175
Regionale 12957 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA155Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Giardini Naxos to Catania Fontanarossa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Giardini Naxos to Catania Fontanarossa Airport:
A bus is $0.70 (€0.57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giardini Naxos to Catania Fontanarossa Airport costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Catania Fontanarossa Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Regionale.
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 Giardini Naxos to Catania Fontanarossa Airport trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12989 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA293 | 7:28 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1h13 | 8:41 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12989 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA293 | 7:33 PM Alcantara | 1h08 | 8:41 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12991 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA305 | 8:29 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1h12 | 9:41 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12991 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA305 | 8:38 PM Alcantara | 1h03 | 9:41 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22117 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA317 | 9:25 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1h26 | 10:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22117 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA317 | 9:32 PM Alcantara | 1h19 | 10:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Regionale 22109 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA129 | 5:53 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1h08 | 7:01 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22107 · Regionale 5503 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA139 | 6:21 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1h30 | 7:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22107 · Regionale 5503 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA139 | 6:28 AM Alcantara | 1h23 | 7:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12957 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA155 | 7:55 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1h16 | 9:11 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12957 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA155 | 8:00 AM Alcantara | 1h11 | 9:11 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22081 · Regionale 21507 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA175 | 9:05 AM Alcantara | 1h46 | 10:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22297 · Regionale 21507 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA175 | 9:42 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1h09 | 10:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5385 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA177 | 10:00 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1h01 | 11:01 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12972 · Regionale 22115 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA199 | 10:48 AM Alcantara | 2h03 | 12:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22115 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA199 | 11:36 AM Taormina-Giardini | 1h15 | 12:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22111 · Regionale 21905 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA229 | 12:45 PM Taormina-Giardini | 2h36 | 3:21 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22111 · Regionale 21905 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA229 | 12:51 PM Alcantara | 2h30 | 3:21 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22301 · Regionale 5379 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA249 | 3:41 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1h20 | 5:01 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 21801 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA263 | 4:55 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1h16 | 6:11 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21801 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA263 | 5:00 PM Alcantara | 1h11 | 6:11 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12891 · Regionale 21521 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA271 | 5:23 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1h28 | 6:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12891 · Regionale 21521 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA271 | 5:28 PM Alcantara | 1h23 | 6:51 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5397 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA273 | 5:58 PM Taormina-Giardini | 1h03 | 7:01 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Giardini Naxos to Catania Fontanarossa Airport run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:38 AM |
Last train 7:32 PM |
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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
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