How to get from Rome to Catania by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Rome to Catania is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 332 miles (536 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $31 - $60 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $31 (€27) • 11 h 50 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $49 (€43) • 1 h 25 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Ryanair or Intercity |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 332 miles (536 km) from Rome to Catania. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $31 (€27). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Ryanair or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Rome to Catania.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $31 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Ryanair is one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe offering cheap flights all over the continent. Founded in Ireland, Ryanair makes it easy to hop on a travel and fly to popular European destinations quickly and affordably. This low-cost airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. All Ryanair fare types include allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for bringing carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
There are 3 travel options to Catania from Rome. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Catania is a bus with an average price of $31 (€27).
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Catania:
A bus is $18 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Catania costing on average $49 (€43).
A bus is $29 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Catania costing on average $60 (€52).
The fastest way from Rome to Catania is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Catania that take longer:
Getting to Catania by bus takes 11 h 50 min on average.
Train takes on average 10 h 4 min.
The Rome to Catania distance is around 332 miles (536 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Catania is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Rome to Catania as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Catania:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Catania with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Catania as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Rome to Catania.
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