How to travel from Catania to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Catania to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 477 miles (768 km)

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$110

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$59

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$121

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$73

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4h 48m

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14h 7m

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13h 37m

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11h 50m

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11h 20m

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11h 7m

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Florence is a bus with an average price of $59 (€48).

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Florence:

A bus is $51 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Florence costing on average $110 (€90).

A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Florence costing on average $121 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 20m.

Bus takes on average 13h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Catania and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Catania to Florence among Omio's users.

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from Catania to Florence

How to get from Catania to Florence by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Catania to Florence is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • VuelingVY6865
    3:25 PM1h40
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    5:05 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY6865
    3:25 PM1h40
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    5:05 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY6865
    3:25 PM1h40
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    5:05 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 734+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4110
    8:52 AM14h58
    Catania Centrale
    11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 724+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774
    11:33 AM14h25
    Catania Centrale
    1:58 AMFlorence Campo di Marte
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1960+IntercityIntercity 588
    10:33 PM14h57
    Catania Centrale
    1:30 PMFlorence Rifredi
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus3888 · 3898
    8:55 AM16h05
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    1:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus3888
    8:55 AM16h25
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    1:20 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2126
    8:15 PM15h35
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    11:50 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 8269
    7:40 PM1h40
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    9:20 PMPisa International Airport
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • VoloteaV71704
    8:20 AM1h40
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    10:00 AMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 1088
    11:05 PM1h45
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    12:50 AMBologna Airport
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Catania to Florence

Travel to Florence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Catania to Florence.

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There are 3 options to travel between Catania and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Florence is a bus with an average price of $59 (€48).

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Florence:

A bus is $51 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Florence costing on average $110 (€90).

A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Florence costing on average $121 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 20m.

Bus takes on average 13h 37m.

The distance from Catania to Florence is approximately 477 miles (768 km).
The average frequency per day from Catania to Florence is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Catania to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Catania to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Volotea, Vueling, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Catania to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Regionale.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Volotea, Vueling, Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Catania to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
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