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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Naples to Catania
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $511.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $511 Average price | $96 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 47m Average total duration 16h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Catania:
A train is $0.04 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Catania costing on average $64.
A train is $32 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples to Catania costing on average $96.
A train is $446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Catania costing on average $511.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 36m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 47m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 8h 6m versus 6h 53m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Naples to Catania
How to get from Naples to Catania by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naples to Catania is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
212510:35 PM8h30Napoli, Autostazione Metropark7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 212510:35 PM8h30Napoli, Autostazione Metropark7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 43202:20 PM1h05Naples International Airport3:25 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 723+
Regionale 129839:45 AM8h31Naples Centrale6:16 PMCatania Centrale$711One-way1 transfer - Intercity 95057+Regionale 221171:40 PM8h35Naples Centrale10:15 PMCatania Centrale$711One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 195511:06 PM8h40Naples Centrale7:46 AMCatania Centrale$971One-way0 transfers
- 212510:35 PM8h50Napoli, Autostazione Metropark7:25 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 AM9h15Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)9:10 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 PM8h10Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)7:55 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$631One-way0 transfers
- AZ1264 · AZ173910:30 AM3h10Naples International Airport1:40 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1021One-way1 transfer
- AZ1270 · AZ17333:05 PM3h25Naples International Airport6:30 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1021One-way1 transfer
- AZ1274 · AZ17357:40 PM3h40Naples International Airport11:20 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1021One-way1 transfer
- LAURANA8:00 PM16h30Naples Calata Porta di Massa12:30 PMPort of Milazzo$1061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Catania:
A train is $0.04 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Naples to Catania costing on average $64.
A train is $32 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples to Catania costing on average $96.
A train is $446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Catania costing on average $511.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 36m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 47m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Catania as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Catania Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
- Ferries mostly depart from Naples Calata Porta di Massa and arrive in Port of Milazzo.
- Travel with Siremar to go to Catania by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Catania by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Catania by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, easyJet, ITA, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Transavia France, KLM, Luxair to go to Catania by flight.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Siremar.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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