What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Catania?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Catania is to train and bus and fly which costs €65 - €240 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Catania?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Catania is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Catania station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Catania Central Bus Station via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Catania?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Catania. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Catania Centrale via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.

How far is it from Bern to Catania?

The distance between Bern and Catania is 1357 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Catania without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Catania without a car is to train which takes 20h 9m and costs €190 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Catania?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bern to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Catania bus from?

Bern to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Catania train from?

Bern to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Catania?

The best way to get from Bern to Catania is to train which takes 20h 9m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €290 and takes 22h 41m.

Where does the Bern to Catania bus arrive?

Bern to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Bern to Catania train arrive?

Bern to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brig station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Catania?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Catania?

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Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4717+ hotels available in Catania.

Bern to Catania - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Catania by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ZRH - CTA
5h 12m
€122–272
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MXP - CTA
7h 40m
€66–239
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Re
3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
20h 9m
€193–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
2. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
22h 41m
€197–285
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bern to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Cataniacar
28h 14m
€210–315
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BSL - CTA
5h 29m
€99–280
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GVA - CTA
6h 29m
€119–339
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano P.Garibalditrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LIN - CTA
8h 58m
€101–265
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Venezia Mestretrain Ec
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
20h 56m
Bus via Aosta
1. Take the bus from Bern to Aostabus FlixBus N506
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Catania Airportbus N597
27h 20m
€147–235
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Locarnotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Milano Centrale to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
25h 30m
€233–385

Bern to Catania by train

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20h 9mAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,357 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Catania, Italy?

You can take a train from Bern to Catania Centrale via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 20h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Catania Central Bus Station via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai in around 22h 41m.

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