The average train between Catania and Grottaglie takes 24h 24m and the fastest train takes 20h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Catania to Grottaglie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Catania and Grottaglie. The earliest departure is at 8:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catania is at 11:33 AM which arrives into Grottaglie at 3:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Paola and take an average of 24h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 48m • 4 changes
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28h • 4 changes
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20h 48m • 4 changes
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28h • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Catania to Grottaglie. However, there are services departing from Catania station and arriving at Grottaglie station via Paola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 24m.
Catania to Grottaglie train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
Catania to Grottaglie train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Taranto station.
Book your Catania to Grottaglie train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia.
The distance between Catania and Grottaglie is 395.5 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Catania Centrale to Grottaglie via Paola, Castiglione Cosentin, Sibari, and Taranto in around 10h 25m.