There are 7 ways to get from Catania (Region) to Rome by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, taxi, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
2h 23m€151–264Bus via Catania Via D'Amico
cheapest- Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
10h 44m€79–103Train, ferry
- Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain Fr
9h 13mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Catania (Region) to Tresmestiericar
- Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Romecar
8h 20m€147–221Taxi to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Catania (Region) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)taxi
- Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CIY - FCO
3h 23m€257–549Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
12h 22m€107–187Bus
- Take the bus from Catenanuova to Roma Prenestina A1bus
13h 28m€174–241
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Catania (Region) to Rome is to bus via Catania Via D'Amico which costs €75 - €110 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Catania (Region) to Rome is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs €150 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania (Region) to Rome. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Catania (Region) to Rome. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Roma Termini via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Catania (Region) and Rome is 593 km.
The best way to get from Catania (Region) to Rome without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Catania (Region) to Rome, including transfers.
Catania (Region) to Rome bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Catania Via D'Amico station.
Catania (Region) to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania (Region) to Rome is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Catania Via D'Amico, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 10h 44m, you could also train, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Catania (Region), Italy and Rome, Italy?
Ryanair, Aeroitalia, and two other airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) hourly. Alternatively, Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina once daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–80
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €22–80
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- €210–260
Radio Taxi Catania
- Phone
- +39 095 8833
Sigonella Base Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +39 349 822 5261
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Catania (Region) to Rome bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Catania (Region) to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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