How to travel from Parma to Catania

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Parma to Catania

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $55.

Distance: 561 miles (904 km)

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Driving

$64

Average price

Cheapest

$137

Average price

$115

Average price

$109

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

15h 35m

Average total duration

15h 5m

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30m

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15h 39m

Average total duration

15h 9m

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30m

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7h 55m

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4h 55m

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3h 0m

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12h 38m

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0.9 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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2.7 - 5.4kg

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Intercity Notte

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Malta Air

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

The cheapest way to travel from Parma to Catania is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Catania costing on average $115 (€93).

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Catania costing on average $137 (€111).

The fastest way to travel from Parma to Catania is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Catania take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 5m.

Train takes on average 15h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Parma and Catania including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Parma to Catania among Omio's users.

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from Parma to Catania

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Malta AirFR 1070
    8:25 PM2h00
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    10:25 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 1070
    8:25 PM2h00
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    10:25 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1743
    9:35 PM1h45
    Milan Linate Airport
    11:20 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 797+IntercityIntercity 723
    11:52 PM17h17
    Parma station
    5:09 PMCatania Centrale
    $1401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8823 · FRECCIAROSSA 9435+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1959
    6:43 PM16h14
    Parma station
    10:57 AMCatania Centrale
    $1691One-way
    2 transfers
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9303+IntercityIntercity 727
    7:05 AM14h20
    Parma station
    9:25 PMCatania Centrale
    $1701One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2409 · 4411
    9:30 AM23h00
    Parma, Terminal Bus
    8:30 AMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2409 · 4411
    9:30 AM23h20
    Parma, Terminal Bus
    8:50 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2125
    12:35 PM18h30
    Parma, Terminal Bus
    7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46467
    3:15 PM2h00
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    5:15 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46463
    8:55 AM2h05
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    11:00 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46465
    7:50 PM2h10
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    10:00 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Parma 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 Parma to Catania.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Parma and Catania including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Parma to Catania is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Catania costing on average $115 (€93).

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Catania costing on average $137 (€111).

The fastest way to travel from Parma to Catania is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Catania take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 5m.

Train takes on average 15h 9m.

The distance from Parma to Catania is approximately 561 miles (904 km).
The average frequency per day from Parma to Catania is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Catania as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Parma to Catania:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Catania Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Parma to Catania, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Catania by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, easyJet, Ryanair, Aeroitalia, ITA to go to Catania by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Catania by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Parma to Catania with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Parma 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Catania to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Catania, visitors can explore Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, with guided tours and hiking trails. Experience the vibrant atmosphere at La Pescheria, the daily fish market offering fresh seafood and local delicacies. Relax at Giardino Bellini, Catania's oldest urban park with beautiful gardens. Visit Aci Castello, a picturesque coastal town featuring a medieval castle overlooking the sea. Enjoy Catania's Street Food Tour, savoring traditional Sicilian dishes. Key sights include Piazza del Duomo with the Elephant Fountain and Cathedral of Sant'Agata, Teatro Massimo Bellini, Castello Ursino, Via Etnea for shopping, and the Monastero dei Benedettini, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Three to four days in Catania allows you to explore the city’s historical sites, enjoy its vibrant markets, and take day trips to nearby attractions like Mount Etna and the stunning coastline.
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