How to travel from Naples to Catania

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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 bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $27.

Distance: 234 miles (377 km)

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$76

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$55

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$152

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$96

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7h 11m

Average total duration

6h 41m

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7h 21m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Catania is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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

A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Catania costing on average $76 (€61).

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples to Catania costing on average $96 (€78).

A bus is $97 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Catania costing on average $152 (€122).

The fastest way to travel from Naples to Catania is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Catania take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 41m.

Bus takes on average 7h 21m.

Ferry takes on average 12h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Naples and Catania including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Naples to Catania among Omio's users.

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from Naples to Catania

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

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

  • Itabus2125
    10:35 PM8h30
    Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
    7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2125
    10:35 PM8h30
    Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
    7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetEC4107
    6:20 AM1h05
    Naples International Airport
    7:25 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $901One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 727
    1:45 PM7h40
    Naples Centrale
    9:25 PMCatania Centrale
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 723
    9:45 AM7h24
    Naples Centrale
    5:09 PMCatania Centrale
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1955
    11:06 PM8h34
    Naples Centrale
    7:40 AMCatania Centrale
    $1011One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2125
    10:35 PM8h50
    Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
    7:25 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 AM9h15
    Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)
    9:10 PMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45 PM8h10
    Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)
    7:55 AMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $721One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetEC4111
    7:15 PM1h05
    Naples International Airport
    8:20 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1274 · AZ1735
    7:35 PM3h40
    Naples International Airport
    11:15 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 4314
    6:40 AM1h05
    Naples International Airport
    7:45 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Naples to Catania

Travel to Catania 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 Naples to Catania.

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There are 4 options to travel between Naples and Catania including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Catania is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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

A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Catania costing on average $76 (€61).

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples to Catania costing on average $96 (€78).

A bus is $97 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Catania costing on average $152 (€122).

The fastest way to travel from Naples to Catania is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Catania take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 41m.

Bus takes on average 7h 21m.

Ferry takes on average 12h 53m.

The distance from Naples to Catania is approximately 234 miles (377 km).
The average frequency per day from Naples to Catania is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Naples to Catania:
  • 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 Napoli, Autostazione Metropark and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Naples Calata Porta di Massa and arrive in Port of Milazzo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Naples to Catania, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Caronte & Tourist, Siremar to go to Catania by ferry.
  • Travel with Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair, ITA to go to Catania by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Catania by train.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi to go to Catania by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Naples to Catania with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Caronte & Tourist, Siremar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Naples to Catania often also extend their vacation to go to Taormina, Palermo, Syracuse, Milan, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Catania and these popular destinations at a great price.
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