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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Catania to Villa San Giovanni
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Villa San Giovanni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $16 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Catania to Villa San Giovanni
Compare the available ways to get from Catania to Villa San Giovanni, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Villa San Giovanni:
A ferry is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Villa San Giovanni costing on average $16.
A ferry is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Villa San Giovanni costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Villa San Giovanni take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4. The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Catania to Villa San Giovanni
How to get from Catania to Villa San Giovanni by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catania to Villa San Giovanni is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:45 PM 2h18 Catania, Via D'Amico 5:03 PM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:45 PM 2h18 Catania, Via D'Amico 5:03 PM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:10 PM 2h13 Catania, Via D'Amico 10:23 PM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Regionale 5380+
Intercity 950728:08 AM 3h22 Catania Centrale 11:30 AM Villa San Giovanni station $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus11:55 PM 2h28 Catania, Via D'Amico 2:23 AM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
21268:15 PM 2h14 Catania, Via D'Amico 10:29 PM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
21267:55 PM 2h34 Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) 10:29 PM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Villa San Giovanni:
A ferry is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Villa San Giovanni costing on average $16.
A ferry is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Villa San Giovanni costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Villa San Giovanni take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
- Around 16 ferries per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Villa San Giovanni as scheduled services by bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Villa San Giovanni station.
- Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S..
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Messina and arrive in Port of Reggio Calabria.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, OneBus to go to Villa San Giovanni by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Villa San Giovanni by train.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Villa San Giovanni by ferry.
- 8 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, OneBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 16 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
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