- Must visit
Museo Civico Castello Ursino
City museum inside the 13th-century Castello Ursino, with archaeological finds, sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts linked to Catania’s history.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
78
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Giarre to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Giarre to Catania will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 78 trains that leave Giarre for Catania on Sat, Jun 20, 78 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 19 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.
Regionale 12985
Regionale 12983
Regionale 22117
Regionale 12977
Regionale 12967
Regionale 12981
Regionale 12981
Regionale 12973
Regionale 12973
Regionale 12967Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giarre to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Giarre to Catania:
A train is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Giarre to Catania costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
The journey is about 13m faster (28m by train vs 41m by car) and roughly $3 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $7 (€6)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Giarre to Catania trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5385 | 10:17 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h20 | 10:37 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5385 | 10:17 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h20 | 10:37 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12965 | 10:53 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h34 | 11:27 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12965 | 10:53 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h34 | 11:27 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12965 | 10:53 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h24 | 11:17 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12965 | 10:53 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h24 | 11:17 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 11:40 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h30 | 12:10 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 11:40 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h30 | 12:10 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 11:40 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h19 | 11:59 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 11:40 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h19 | 11:59 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5391 | 12:15 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h20 | 12:35 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5391 | 12:15 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h20 | 12:35 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12971 | 12:47 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h37 | 1:24 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12971 | 12:47 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h37 | 1:24 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12971 | 12:47 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h24 | 1:11 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12971 | 12:47 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h24 | 1:11 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 1:34 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h36 | 2:10 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 1:34 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h36 | 2:10 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 1:34 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h23 | 1:57 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 1:34 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h23 | 1:57 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5395 | 2:22 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h21 | 2:43 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5395 | 2:22 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h21 | 2:43 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12975 | 2:46 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h40 | 3:26 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12975 | 2:46 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h40 | 3:26 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12975 | 2:46 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h25 | 3:11 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12975 | 2:46 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h25 | 3:11 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 3:09 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h30 | 3:39 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 3:09 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h30 | 3:39 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 3:09 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h18 | 3:27 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 3:09 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h18 | 3:27 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 3:34 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h35 | 4:09 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 3:34 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h20 | 3:54 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 3:34 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h20 | 3:54 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 3:34 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h35 | 4:09 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 4:01 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h31 | 4:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 4:01 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h17 | 4:18 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 4:01 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h17 | 4:18 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 4:01 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h31 | 4:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12985 | 4:15 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h26 | 4:41 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12985 | 4:15 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h37 | 4:52 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12985 | 4:15 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h26 | 4:41 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12985 | 4:15 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h37 | 4:52 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 721 | 4:42 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h27 | 5:09 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 721 | 4:42 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h27 | 5:09 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 5:41 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h35 | 6:16 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 5:41 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h23 | 6:04 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 5:41 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h23 | 6:04 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 5:41 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h35 | 6:16 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5397 | 6:14 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h21 | 6:35 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5397 | 6:14 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h21 | 6:35 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12987 | 7:09 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h25 | 7:34 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12987 | 7:09 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h25 | 7:34 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:46 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h29 | 8:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:46 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h29 | 8:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:46 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h19 | 8:05 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:46 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h19 | 8:05 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12991 | 8:52 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h23 | 9:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12991 | 8:52 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h23 | 9:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 727 | 9:02 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h23 | 9:25 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 727 | 9:02 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h23 | 9:25 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 9:44 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h31 | 10:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 9:44 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h19 | 10:03 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 9:44 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h19 | 10:03 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 9:44 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h31 | 10:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 11:31 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h31 | 12:02 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 11:31 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h19 | 11:50 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 11:31 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h31 | 12:02 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 11:31 PM Giarre-Riposto | 0h19 | 11:50 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Regionale 21781 | 5:31 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h30 | 6:01 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21781 | 5:31 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h30 | 6:01 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5381 | 6:10 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h25 | 6:35 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5381 | 6:10 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h25 | 6:35 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5697 | 6:39 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h33 | 7:12 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5697 | 6:39 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h33 | 7:12 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12951 | 6:57 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h40 | 7:37 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12951 | 6:57 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h24 | 7:21 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12951 | 6:57 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h24 | 7:21 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12951 | 6:57 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h40 | 7:37 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12959 | 7:28 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h34 | 8:02 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12959 | 7:28 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h24 | 7:52 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12959 | 7:28 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h34 | 8:02 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12959 | 7:28 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h24 | 7:52 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 7:51 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h39 | 8:30 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 7:51 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h24 | 8:15 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 7:51 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h24 | 8:15 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 7:51 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h39 | 8:30 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5383 | 8:20 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h26 | 8:46 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5383 | 8:20 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h26 | 8:46 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21989 | 9:24 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h32 | 9:56 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21989 | 9:24 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h21 | 9:45 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21989 | 9:24 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h32 | 9:56 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 21989 | 9:24 AM Giarre-Riposto | 0h21 | 9:45 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Giarre to Catania run on average 51 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 51 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 51 |
Direct trains 51 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 11:31 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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 13th-century Castello Ursino, with archaeological finds, sculptures, paintings, and decorative arts linked to Catania’s history.
Large museum on the Allied landings in Sicily, known for immersive displays, wartime reconstructions, and strong historical context.
Museum beside the cathedral with religious art, silverwork, manuscripts, and access to terraces overlooking Piazza del Duomo.
The city’s main square, surrounded by Baroque architecture and anchored by the cathedral and Elephant Fountain.
Catania’s principal shopping and walking street, lined with historic buildings and long views toward Mount Etna.
Historic fish market area beside Piazza del Duomo, famous for its lively atmosphere, photogenic scenes, and local character.
Catania’s signature pasta with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, salted ricotta, and basil, named in honor of Bellini’s opera Norma.
Stuffed fried rice balls, often filled with ragù, butter, or pistachio, and a beloved everyday Sicilian street food.
A sweet-and-sour eggplant dish with tomato, celery, olives, and capers, served as a classic Sicilian antipasto or side.
Established Sicilian restaurant with refined regional cooking, strong wine selection, and an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere.
Iconic pastry shop and café famous for arancini, granita, cassata, and other classic Catanese and Sicilian specialties.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving hearty Sicilian specialties, pasta, and local fish in a warm, rustic setting.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: casual food is affordable, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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