The average train between Catania and Santa Margherita Ligure takes 22h 17m and the fastest train takes 20h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Catania to Santa Margherita Ligure. 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 twice daily between Catania and Santa Margherita Ligure. 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 Santa Margherita Ligure at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 22h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 58m • 2 changes
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23h 24m • 2 changes
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20h 58m • 2 changes
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23h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Catania to Santa Margherita Ligure. However, there are services departing from Catania station and arriving at Santa Margherita Ligure station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 17m.
Catania to Santa Margherita Ligure train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
Catania to Santa Margherita Ligure train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at S.Margherita L.-Port station.
Book your Catania to Santa Margherita Ligure train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Catania and Santa Margherita Ligure is 905.6 km. The road distance is 1,208 km.
You can take a train from Catania Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port via Roma Termini and La Spezia Centrale in around 15h 5m.