How to travel from Catania to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Catania to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €25.

Distance: 333 miles (537 km)

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€166

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€63

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€92

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11h 14m

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10h 44m

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9h 29m

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Autoservizi Salemi

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from Catania to Rome

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Itabus2126
08:15PM11h30
Catania, Via D'Amico
07:45AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$521One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2126
08:15PM11h30
Catania, Via D'Amico
07:45AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$521One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

AeroitaliaXZ2816
06:55PM1h25
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
08:20PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$1951One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 722
08:52AM9h42
Catania Centrale
06:34PMRome Termini
$961One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 724
11:33AM10h06
Catania Centrale
09:39PMRome Termini
$961One-way
0 transfers
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1960
10:58PM11h32
Catania Centrale
10:30AMRome Termini
$1281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM12h05
Catania, Via D'Amico
09:30PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$671One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2126
07:55PM11h50
Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)
07:45AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM10h40
Catania, Via D'Amico
08:10AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$811One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ1752
09:30PM1h25
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
10:55PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$2211One-way
0 transfers
AeroitaliaXZ2810
07:00AM1h25
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
08:25AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$2501One-way
0 transfers
AeroitaliaXZ2812
11:40AM1h25
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
01:05PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$2781One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Catania to Rome

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Catania to Rome, 75,90% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Catania to Rome, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Catania to Rome

Travel to Rome 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 Rome.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Catania to Rome: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Rome from Catania is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Catania to Rome:

A bus is $10 (€9) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Catania to Rome costing on average $26 (€24).

Taking a bus costs $25 (€23) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€38) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Rome from Catania is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes 10 h 20 min on average.

Getting to Rome by train takes 9 h 28 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 332 miles (536 km) between Catania and Rome.

The average frequency per day from Catania to Rome is:

  • 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Catania to Rome as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Catania to Rome:

  • Flights most often depart from Catania at Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Rome at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Catania to Rome:

  • Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi or FlixBus can take you to Rome by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Itabus from Catania to Rome for $17 (€15).
  • Ryanair, Aeroitalia, Alitalia, Air Malta or Vueling Airlines can get you to Rome by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Catania to Rome for $26 (€24) on Omio.
  • Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo or Frecciargento can get you to Rome by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Italo from Catania to Rome for $39 (€35) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Catania to Rome with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi or FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
  • Direct train available with Intercity Notte or Intercity 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rome as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Catania and Rome.

Looking to extend your trip from Catania to Rome? Many Omio customers who go from Catania to Rome usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice or Paris. If you're looking to explore Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice or Paris from Rome, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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