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Compare bus, train, and flight for Catania to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 1,175 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 1,175, while a flight costs an average of NOK 2,355.
Distance: 574 miles (925 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
NOK 2,355 Average price | NOK 1,437 Average price | NOK 1,175 Average price Cheapest | NOK 1,134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 5m Average total duration 16h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 29m Average total duration 18h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Catania to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Catania to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Genoa:
A bus is NOK 262 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Genoa costing on average NOK 1,437.
A bus is NOK 1,181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Genoa costing on average NOK 2,355.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 5m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
You'll arrive about 10h 33m sooner (2h 48m by flight vs 13h 21m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 2,355 compared to roughly NOK 1,134 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Catania to Genoa
How to get from Catania to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catania to Genoa is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 12974+
Intercity 95070+
InterCityNotte 79611:04 AM 18h57 Catania Centrale 6:01 AM Genoa Piazza Principe NOK 793 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 12974+
Intercity 95070+
InterCityNotte 79611:04 AM 18h57 Catania Centrale 6:01 AM Genoa Piazza Principe NOK 793 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 5380+
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Intercity 950728:08 AM 16h29 Catania Centrale 12:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe NOK 981 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
InterCityNotte 19622:30 PM 20h35 Catania Centrale 11:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe NOK 996 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 637+
InterCityNotte 19622:30 PM 22h14 Catania Centrale 12:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe NOK 1,007 1 One-way 1 transfer
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+
InterCityNotte 196010:58 PM 18h04 Catania Centrale 5:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe NOK 1,018 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Genoa:
A bus is NOK 262 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Genoa costing on average NOK 1,437.
A bus is NOK 1,181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Genoa costing on average NOK 2,355.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 5m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Genoa as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Italo to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia, Malta Air to go to Genoa by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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