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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 ferry, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. 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 ferry costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $590.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
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$65 Average price | $67 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $590 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg 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 ferry is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Catania costing on average $65 (€55).
A ferry is $20 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Catania costing on average $67 (€56).
A ferry is $543 (€454) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Catania costing on average $590 (€493).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 0m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€55) compared to roughly $90 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). The journey takes 7h 17m versus 6h 1m 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 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$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:00 PM8h10Salerno, Piazza della Concordia9:10 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U2410710:00 AM0h55Naples International Airport10:55 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$951One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 723+
Regionale 1298310:32 AM7h44Salerno station6:16 PMCatania Centrale$671One-way1 transfer - Intercity 723+Regionale 1298310:32 AM7h44Salerno station6:16 PMCatania Centrale$671One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 95057+Regionale 221172:25 PM7h50Salerno station10:15 PMCatania Centrale$671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:45 AM7h50Salerno, Piazza della Concordia12:35 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$411One-way0 transfers
3506 · 21257:05 PM12h00Salerno, Piazza della Concordia7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$541One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM10h30Salerno, Piazza della Concordia7:55 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$901One-way1 transfer
- U241096:15 AM1h05Naples International Airport7:20 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1101One-way0 transfers
- AZ1274 · AZ17357:35 PM3h45Naples International Airport11:20 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1431One-way1 transfer
FR 43208:10 PM1h05Naples International Airport9:15 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$1491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Catania:
A ferry is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Catania costing on average $65 (€55).
A ferry is $20 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salerno to Catania costing on average $67 (€56).
A ferry is $543 (€454) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Catania costing on average $590 (€493).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 0m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 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 easyJet, Malta Air, ITA, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, KLM, Luxair to go to Catania by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, OneBus to go to Catania by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Catania by train.
- Travel with Caronte & Tourist to go to Catania by ferry.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, OneBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Caronte & Tourist.
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