The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Catania
Cheapest price
€123
Average price
€197
Fastest journey
14 h 14 m
Average duration
14 h 54 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
1012 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Catania will cost around €197 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €123.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Catania without transferring at least 2 times.
InterCityNotte 1963+
BUS LP963
InterCityNotte 797+
Intercity 723+
BUS LP721
InterCityNotte 1963+
BUS LP963+
Regionale 12975
9907+
Intercity 727+
BUS LP727
9971+
Intercity 727+
BUS LP727
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+
InterCityNotte 1955+
BUS LP955
9991+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+
InterCityNotte 1955+
BUS LP955
9971+
Intercity 727+
BUS LP727+
Regionale 12993
9971+
Intercity 727+
BUS LP727
9951+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+
InterCityNotte 1955+
BUS LP955Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Catania
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €19.
Distance: 1012 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€113 Average price | €118 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest |
13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 2m Average total duration 16h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Catania train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Catania trains for today, Saturday, February 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9955+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959+ Regionale 5385 | On time 4:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 16h47 | 9:37 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9955+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | On time 4:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 17h14 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9995+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | 5:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 16h34 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9995+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959+ Regionale 5385 | 5:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 16h07 | 9:37 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1963+ BUS LP963 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 19h34 | 2:44 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 797+ Intercity 723+ BUS LP721 | 8:35 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 20h59 | 5:34 PM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, February 15 | |||||
9907+ Intercity 727+ BUS LP727+ Regionale 12993 | 4:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 16h30 | 9:20 PM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9907+ Intercity 727+ BUS LP727 | 4:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 16h44 | 9:34 PM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9967+ Intercity 727+ BUS LP727+ Regionale 12993 | 5:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 15h55 | 9:20 PM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9967+ Intercity 727+ BUS LP727 | 5:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 16h09 | 9:34 PM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9971+ Intercity 727+ BUS LP727+ Regionale 12993 | 6:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 14h55 | 9:20 PM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9971+ Intercity 727+ BUS LP727 | 6:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 15h09 | 9:34 PM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9919+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | 7:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 23h24 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9919+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | 7:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 23h12 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9975+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | On time 8:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 22h37 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9975+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 8:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 22h49 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9923+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 8:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 22h24 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9923+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | On time 8:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 22h12 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9923+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 8:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 22h24 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 9:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 21h49 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9977+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 9:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 21h49 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9977+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | On time 9:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 21h37 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9927+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | On time 9:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 21h12 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9927+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 9:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 21h24 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 9:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 21h24 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9979+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | On time 10:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 20h37 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9979+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 10:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 20h49 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9979+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 10:25 AM Milan Rogoredo | 20h49 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 10:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 20h24 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | On time 10:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 23h14 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | On time 10:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 20h12 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9981+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 11:30 AM Milan Rogoredo | 19h44 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9981+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | On time 11:30 AM Milan Rogoredo | 19h32 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9981+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | On time 11:30 AM Milan Rogoredo | 22h34 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | On time 11:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 19h12 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | On time 11:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 22h14 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 11:50 AM Milan Rogoredo | 19h24 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9983+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | On time 12:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 21h34 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9983+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | On time 12:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 18h32 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9983+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 12:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 18h44 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9985+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | On time 1:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 20h34 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9985+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | On time 1:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 17h32 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9985+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 1:30 PM Milan Rogoredo | 17h44 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9987+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | 2:25 PM Milan Rogoredo | 19h39 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9987+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | 2:25 PM Milan Rogoredo | 16h37 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9987+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | 2:25 PM Milan Rogoredo | 16h49 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | 2:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 16h12 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | 2:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 19h14 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | 2:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 16h24 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9989+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | 3:25 PM Milan Rogoredo | 18h39 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9989+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 | 3:25 PM Milan Rogoredo | 15h37 | 7:02 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9989+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | 3:25 PM Milan Rogoredo | 15h49 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9951+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | 3:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 18h14 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9951+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | 3:50 PM Milan Rogoredo | 15h24 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
9991+ InterCityNotte 1959+ BUS LP959 | On time 4:25 PM Milan Rogoredo | 17h39 | 10:04 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9991+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9653+ InterCityNotte 1955+ BUS LP955 | On time 4:25 PM Milan Rogoredo | 14h49 | 7:14 AM Catania Centrale | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Catania
Trains from Milan to Catania run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €47 but you can travel from only €19 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 1012 km distance in 12h 55m.
Distance 1012 km |
Average train duration 13h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 55m |
First train 00:35 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa from Milan to Catania trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Milan and Catania from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Catania by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Catania
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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