- 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
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Savoca to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Savoca to Catania will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Savoca for Catania on Tue, Jun 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct trains cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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 train as it is the most popular option from Savoca to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m 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 Savoca to Catania:
A train is $0.08 (€0.07) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Savoca to Catania costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 6m by train vs 1h 8m by car) and roughly $9 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€7) vs $17 (€14)). 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.
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 Savoca to Catania trains for today, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5381 | 5:39 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h56 | 6:35 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12953 | 6:11 AM Furci | 1h06 | 7:17 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12953 | 6:11 AM Furci | 1h22 | 7:33 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12953 | 6:15 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h18 | 7:33 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12953 | 6:15 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h02 | 7:17 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12953 | 6:19 AM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 0h58 | 7:17 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12953 | 6:19 AM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h14 | 7:33 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 7:26 AM Furci | 1h17 | 8:43 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 7:26 AM Furci | 1h29 | 8:55 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 7:38 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h05 | 8:43 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 7:38 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h17 | 8:55 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 7:42 AM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h01 | 8:43 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12955 | 7:42 AM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h13 | 8:55 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5383 | 7:53 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h53 | 8:46 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12961 | 8:31 AM Furci | 1h29 | 10:00 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12961 | 8:31 AM Furci | 1h14 | 9:45 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12961 | 8:36 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h24 | 10:00 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12961 | 8:36 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h09 | 9:45 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12961 | 8:41 AM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h19 | 10:00 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12961 | 8:41 AM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h04 | 9:45 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5380 · Regionale 5385 | 9:00 AM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h37 | 10:37 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5385 | 9:44 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h53 | 10:37 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 11:00 AM Furci | 1h10 | 12:10 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 11:00 AM Furci | 0h59 | 11:59 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 11:04 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h06 | 12:10 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 11:04 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h55 | 11:59 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 11:08 AM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h02 | 12:10 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12967 | 11:08 AM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 0h51 | 11:59 AM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5391 | 11:43 AM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h52 | 12:35 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 12:48 PM Furci | 1h22 | 2:10 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 12:48 PM Furci | 1h09 | 1:57 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 12:52 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h18 | 2:10 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 12:52 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h05 | 1:57 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 12:57 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h00 | 1:57 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12969 | 12:57 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h13 | 2:10 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5395 | 1:53 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h50 | 2:43 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 2:13 PM Furci | 1h26 | 3:39 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 2:13 PM Furci | 1h14 | 3:27 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 2:17 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h22 | 3:39 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 2:17 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h10 | 3:27 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12978 · Regionale 12977 | 2:22 PM Furci | 1h32 | 3:54 PM Catania Ognina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12973 | 2:23 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h16 | 3:39 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12973 | 2:23 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h04 | 3:27 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 2:48 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h06 | 3:54 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 2:48 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h21 | 4:09 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 2:52 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h17 | 4:09 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12977 | 2:52 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h02 | 3:54 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 3:19 PM Furci | 0h59 | 4:18 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 3:19 PM Furci | 1h13 | 4:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 3:23 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h09 | 4:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 3:23 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h55 | 4:18 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 3:27 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 0h51 | 4:18 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12981 | 3:27 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h05 | 4:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 5:02 PM Furci | 1h02 | 6:04 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 5:02 PM Furci | 1h14 | 6:16 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 5:06 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h58 | 6:04 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 5:06 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h10 | 6:16 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 5:10 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 0h54 | 6:04 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12983 | 5:10 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h06 | 6:16 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12986 · Regionale Veloce 5397 | 5:13 PM Furci | 1h22 | 6:35 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 5397 | 5:46 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h49 | 6:35 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12987 | 6:27 PM Furci | 1h07 | 7:34 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12987 | 6:31 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h03 | 7:34 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12987 | 6:35 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 0h59 | 7:34 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:03 PM Furci | 1h12 | 8:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:03 PM Furci | 1h02 | 8:05 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:09 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h06 | 8:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:09 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h56 | 8:05 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:13 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h02 | 8:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12989 | 7:13 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 0h52 | 8:05 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12991 | 8:10 PM Furci | 1h05 | 9:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12991 | 8:13 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h02 | 9:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12991 | 8:17 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 0h58 | 9:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 8:59 PM Furci | 1h16 | 10:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 8:59 PM Furci | 1h04 | 10:03 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 9:03 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h12 | 10:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 9:03 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h00 | 10:03 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 9:08 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h07 | 10:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22117 | 9:08 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 0h55 | 10:03 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 10:53 PM Furci | 1h09 | 12:02 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 10:53 PM Furci | 0h57 | 11:50 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 10:57 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h53 | 11:50 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 10:57 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h05 | 12:02 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 11:01 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 1h01 | 12:02 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12995 | 11:01 PM Sant’Alessio Siculo-Forza d’Agrò | 0h49 | 11:50 PM Catania Ognina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Savoca to Catania run on average 53 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 50 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 53 |
Direct trains 50 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 5:01 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 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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Catania Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais), Catania -> Catania Centrale, Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Savoca to Catania 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Savoca to Catania trains use the S. Teresa Di Riva to Catania Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Savoca and Catania train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais) is 3 km from Catania city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais).
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