The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Catania
Cheapest price
€76
Average price
€109
Fastest journey
9 h 17 m
Average duration
9 h 52 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
537 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Catania will cost around €109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €76.
Of the 13 trains that leave Rome for Catania on Wed, Nov 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 537 km distance in an average of 9 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 17 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 10 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Intercity 727
Intercity 723
Intercity 723+
Regionale 12983
InterCityNotte 1959
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIARGENTO 8863+
Intercity 723+
Regionale 12983
FRECCIARGENTO 8863+
Intercity 723
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Intercity 727
Intercity 727
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955+
Regionale 12953Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 537 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€93 Average price | €130 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rome to Catania train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 723+ Regionale 12983 | 6:26 AM Rome Termini | 10h49 | 5:15 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 723 | 6:26 AM Rome Termini | 11h00 | 5:26 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8863+ Intercity 723+ Regionale 12983 | 7:58 AM Rome Termini | 9h17 | 5:15 PM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8863+ Intercity 723 | 7:58 AM Rome Termini | 9h28 | 5:26 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 727 | 10:26 AM Rome Termini | 10h18 | 8:44 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Intercity 727 | 11:00 AM Rome Termini | 9h44 | 8:44 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9951 · 2125 | On time 7:12 PM Rome Tiburtina | 10h53 | 6:05 AM Catania | 1 transfer | |
8923 · 2125 | On time 7:15 PM Rome Termini | 10h50 | 6:05 AM Catania | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 7:20 PM Rome Termini | 11h20 | 6:40 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 · 2125 | On time 7:30 PM Rome Termini | 10h35 | 6:05 AM Catania | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955+ Regionale 12953 | On time 8:00 PM Rome Termini | 10h33 | 6:33 AM Catania Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 8:00 PM Rome Termini | 10h40 | 6:40 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1959 | 10:28 PM Rome Termini | 12h44 | 11:12 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Catania
Distance 537 km |
Average train duration 8h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €70 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 8h 11m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa from Rome to Catania trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Rome and Catania from €13. 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 Rome to Catania

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rome to Catania
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via Tuscolana.
- Ristorante Tuscolano
- Osteria del Cavaliere
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- B&B Hotel Roma Tuscolana San Giovanni
- Hotel Re di Roma
- Hotel Tuscolana
- Patriza’s Home
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via di Monte Verde.
- Trattoria Da Enzo al 29
- Osteria der Belli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel San Francesco
- Hotel Ripa Roma
- Hotel Santa Maria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, but specific details are not provided.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sotel Nomentana Roma
- Idea Hotel
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms for regional and suburban train services.
- Bus: Line 88
- Train: Regional trains
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via della Stazione di San Pietro.
- Ristorante La Vittoria
- Osteria dei Pontefici
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Starhotels Michelangelo Rome
- Hotel San Pietro
- Hotel Paolo II
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to various regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Metro: Closest station is Ottaviano on Line A
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Street parking is available around the station.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Peperoncino Dispettoso
- Osteria dell'Angelo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Mikasa Balduina Roma
- Roma Suite Balduina
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: FL3 line
- Ramps.
- The station is a simple stop along the Rome-Pescara railway line, with basic facilities.
- Train: Regional trains to/from Rome and Pescara
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