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There are 5 ways to get from Alicante to Catania by plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport

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    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ALC - CTA
    4h 36m
    €51–165

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain train Eur / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barcelona to Florencebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Cataniabus bus
    36h 10m
    €258–389

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain train Eur / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train
    2d 4h
    €279–416

  4. Train to Valencia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane VLC - CTA
    6h 46m
    €66–237

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lione to Turin Stura Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 55m
    €190–336

Alicante to Catania by train, foot, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration36h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,385 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Catania, Italy?

Ryanair, Ulendo Airlink, and Vueling Airlines fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop via Lione and Turin Stura Bus Station in around 46h 55m.

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