The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€149
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€157
Fastest journey on Sep 20
20 h
Average journey duration on Sep 20
21 h 3 m
Trains on Sep 20
2
Distance
918 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale will cost around €157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €149.
It's difficult to get from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale without transferring at least once.
Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 19593:34 PM20h00Venice Mestre11:34 AMCatania Centrale€1491One-way1 transfer
Intercity 584 · Intercity 591+
InterCityNotte 19559:34 AM22h06Venice Mestre7:40 AMCatania Centrale€1651One-way2 transfers
Intercity 594+
InterCityNotte 19593:34 PM20h00Venice Mestre11:34 AMCatania Centrale€1491One-way1 transfer
Intercity 584 · Intercity 591+
InterCityNotte 19559:34 AM22h06Venice Mestre7:40 AMCatania Centrale€1651One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, while a flight costs an average of €515.
Distance: 570 miles (918 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€142 Average price | €515 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest | €243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 56m Average total duration 16h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 59m Average total duration 19h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale:
A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale costing on average €142.
A bus is €454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale costing on average €515.
Other travel options to Catania Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 26m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
Tickets start at around €142 compared to roughly €243 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €101. The journey takes 16h 26m versus 12h 41m 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.
Live departures
Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Intercity 727 | 7:38 AM Venice Mestre | 13h47 | 9:25 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584 · Intercity 591+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 9:34 AM Venice Mestre | 22h06 | 7:40 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 3:34 PM Venice Mestre | 20h00 | 11:34 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 3:38 PM Venice Mestre | 16h02 | 7:40 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955+ Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:53 PM Venice Mestre | 14h47 | 7:40 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 6:38 PM Venice Mestre | 16h56 | 11:34 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 723 | 10:17 PM Venice Mestre | 18h52 | 5:09 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale
Trains from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale run on average 6 times per day, taking around 16h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €90 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 13:34, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 570 miles (918 km) distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 570 miles (918 km) |
Average train duration 16h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €90 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 12h 50m |
First train 1:34 PM |
Last train 8:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Venice Mestre and Catania Centrale from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale
Most Venice Mestre to Catania Centrale trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Enna station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Mestre and Catania Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Venezia Mestre from Venice city centre
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre train station facilities and services
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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