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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Salerno to Catania
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $45 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg 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 Salerno to Catania:
A bus is $0.68 (€0.55) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Catania costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Catania costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Catania costing on average $105 (€85).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Salerno to Catania
How to get from Salerno to Catania by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salerno to Catania is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:00 PM8h10Salerno, Piazza della Concordia9:10 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:00 PM8h10Salerno, Piazza della Concordia9:10 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC41076:20 AM1h05Naples International Airport7:25 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$901One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 72310:32 AM6h37Salerno station5:09 PMCatania Centrale$651One-way0 transfers
Intercity 72310:32 AM6h37Salerno station5:09 PMCatania Centrale$651One-way0 transfers
Intercity 7272:42 PM8h23Salerno station11:05 PMCatania Centrale$651One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 AM7h50Salerno, Piazza della Concordia12:35 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$471One-way0 transfers
2418 · 21258:45 PM10h20Salerno, Piazza della Concordia7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$791One-way1 transfer
3506 · 21257:05 PM12h00Salerno, Piazza della Concordia7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$791One-way1 transfer
AZ1274 · AZ17357:35 PM3h40Naples International Airport11:15 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1031One-way1 transfer
EC41117:10 PM1h05Naples International Airport8:15 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1081One-way0 transfers
AZ1268 · AZ17096:35 AM2h55Naples International Airport9:30 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1211One-way1 transfer
CARTOUR2:30 PM9h00Salerno Molo Ponente11:30 PMPort of Messina$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Catania:
A bus is $0.68 (€0.55) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Catania costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Catania costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Catania costing on average $105 (€85).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salerno 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 Salerno station and arrive in Catania Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Salerno, Piazza della Concordia and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
- Ferries mostly depart from Salerno Molo Ponente and arrive in Port of Messina.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Sita Sud S.r.l. to go to Catania by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Catania by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA to go to Catania by flight.
- Travel with Caronte & Tourist to go to Catania by ferry.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Caronte & Tourist.
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