Naples to Catania train

Trains from Naples to Catania

Tourists or locals who want to travel from Naples situated on the Western coast of Italy to Catania on the Eastern coast of Sicily facing the Ionian Sea, trains provide some of the best connections. The trains from Naples to Catania travel for about 234 miles (377 km) along the Western Italian coastline to reach the Sicilian seafront. With an average travel duration of approximately 7h 35min, about two trains run daily from Naples to Catania, providing a scenic coast side train route. On reaching your destination, you can head to the top sights in Catania like Palazzo Biscari, the historical Monastery of San Benedetto on via Crociferi, and indulge in the local food kiosks of Catania.

 

Naples to Catania Train Time: Daily Departures

About 2 trains run every day with an additional nighttime available on certain days. The first train that departs from Naples Centrale is scheduled to start by about 9:50 a.m. The last train departs at around 1:45 p.m. During certain days of the week like Mondays and Sundays, there is an additional nighttime train that departs from Naples at about 12:22 a.m. and is scheduled to reach Catania in the morning around 8:17 a.m.

 

How long is the journey by train from Naples to Catania?

The fastest trains from Naples to Catania have a journey duration of about 7h 35min and runs during the morning peak hours. The longest journey duration is close to 7h 55min that runs during the noon off-peak hours. All trains provide non-stop journey, which means that the travel does not require a transfer stop. However, trains may still stop at regional stations between the two cities.

 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Naples to Catania?

Departure train station: The departure station in Naples is Naples Centrale. This station is the main station that serves Naples and is very close to the city centre by about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) and a 6min walk. You can reach the Naples Centrale station by bus via the Piazza Garibaldi bus stop in front of the station or take the Metro line 2 or the Circumvesuviana trains connected to the underground level of Naples Centrale via the Napoli Piazza Garibaldi station. The Naples Centrale station has numerous shops, restaurants, restrooms, a ticket office, a tourist information centre, Sala Freccia Club lounge, currency exchange, and a left luggage facility.

Arrival train station: The arrival station in Catania is Catania Centrale. It is located nearby the Port of Catania and by the sea. The station is close to the city center with a 20min walk and about 1.2 miles (2 km). The station has basic amenities of a bar, café, tobacco shop, and restrooms. Passengers can access the AMT Alibus services and local bus lines across Catania and to other regions from the bus station located outside Catania Centrale. You can take the bus to Palazzo Biscari, a marvelous palace located about 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from the station and other popular attractions. The station is also connected to the Catania metro and regional rail network of Circumetnea railway, and passengers can reach places like Giovanni XXIII, Nesima, Borgo, and more.

 

Which train companies travel from Naples to Catania?

Trenitalia’s Intercity and Intercity Notte provides trains from Naples to Catania. While Intercity trains operate during the daytime on all days, Intercity Notte runs nighttime trains that run only during specific days of the week. There are no other train companies on this route. Nevertheless, passengers will be pleased to find a reliable schedule of trains that run on all days of the week. Though there are only two trains during the day, passengers may plan ahead to leave Naples at the time that best suits their schedule. Besides, the trains do not require you to make transfer stops, and thus, you can look forward to a laidback journey experience.

 

Trenitalia trains from Naples to Catania

Trenitalia’s Intercity trains provide two trains per day from Naples to Catania and travel at a speed of up to 125 mph (200 km/h). The morning Intercity train provides the fastest journey time, and the afternoon train has a slightly longer journey time by about 20min. Passengers can choose between first-class and second-class tickets to travel comfortably.

 

Train Naples to Catania: Services on Board

Passengers can expect a relaxed journey with standard services on board Trenitalia Intercity trains. The trains are equipped with armchair sitting, plenty of luggage space, air-conditioned coaches. The first-class tickets come with the added comfort of more spacious seats and power sockets on seats if you need to charge your phones or work on your laptops. You can find a bistro or bar wagon on these trains to indulge in quick bites, snacks, and drinks. There are no stringent luggage restrictions on Trenitalia trains, and passengers can carry up to 2 baggage and 1 hand luggage. The baggage should be placed in the designated spaces without causing any hindrance. If you would like to bring your pets on board, you can carry one small pet per passenger in enclosed crates that do not exceed 27.5 x 11.8 x 19.6 in (70 x 30 x 50 cm) for free of charge. If you want to travel with your dogs, you may have to pay an additional cost at 50% of a standard second-class fare and bring your dogs on a leash and fitted on a muzzle. However, guide dogs that assist passengers with vision problems can travel without any restrictions. Passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility may approach the Sala Blu RFI for special assistance to board or alight trains and travel without any hassles on special seats in the designated coaches.

How to find cheap train tickets from Naples to Catania?

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Train tickets from Naples to Catania: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	32 €
2 weeks earlier	31 €	3%
3 weeks earlier	29 €	10%
1 month before	24 €	33%
2 months earlier	28 €	14.%
3 months earlier	21 €	52%

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