There are 5 ways to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Via Roma, Nasobus
4h 8m€38–49Drive 116.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Catania Airport (CTA) to Pirainocar 116.5 km
2h 12m€18–27Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Gioiosa Mareatrain Re
4h 23m€33–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Catania-CTA to Piraino116.5 km
2h 12mShuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Brolo
3h 58m€22–28
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino. However, there are services departing from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop and arriving at Via Roma, Naso via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Gioiosa Marea via Messina Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Catania Airport (CTA) and Piraino is 148 km. The road distance is 116.5 km.
The best way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino, including transfers.
Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino bus services, operated by Etna Trasporti, depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop station.
Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Catania Airport (CTA), Italy and Piraino, Italy?
Etna Trasporti operates a bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Via Roma, Naso once daily. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania Airport to Piraino via Catania, Catania Centrale, Messina Centrale, and Gioiosa Marea in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Gioiosa Marea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 164160
- [email protected]
- Website
- etnatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Via Roma, Naso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- etnatrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 3312844763
- [email protected]
- Website
- giardinatour.it
Shuttle from Catania Airport to Brolo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–28
- Schedules at
- giardinatour.it
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Catania-CTA to Piraino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino bus services, operated by Etna Trasporti, arrive at Via Roma, Naso station.
Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Catania Airport (CTA) to Piraino.
There are 833+ hotels available in Piraino.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catania Airport (CTA) and Piraino. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












