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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Catania
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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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€130 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Rome to Catania by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rome to Catania is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Catania
Travel to Catania easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Catania.
You can get between Rome and Catania 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Catania is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €15 compared to other travel options to Catania:
Taking a coach costs €8 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €23.
Taking a coach costs €30 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €45.
The quickest way to travel between Rome and Catania is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 8 h 20 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 7 h 13 min of travel time.
Catania is approximately 536 km away from Rome.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Catania is:
- 3 coaches a day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Catania from Rome as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Rome to Catania:
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Catania:
- You can travel from Rome to Catania by coach with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus or Autoservizi Salemi Srl. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €15 with Itabus from Rome to Catania.
- You can travel by plane to Catania from Rome with Aeroitalia, Ryanair, Alitalia, Air Malta or Vueling Airlines, and you can find Ryanair Rome to Catania tickets for €23 on Omio.
- You can travel from Rome to Catania by train with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciargento or Frecciarossa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €45 with Intercity from Rome to Catania.
Yes, there are direct routes from Rome to Catania with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct coaches per day to Catania with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus or Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
- You can check for a direct train to Catania with Intercity or Intercity Notte with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Catania tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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