There are 5 ways to get from Catania to Alicante by plane, bus, train, night train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane CTA - ALC
3h 2m€65–163Bus, train
- Take the bus from Catania to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Florence to Barcelonabus
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
36h€255–389Night train, bus, train
- Take the nighttrain from Catania Centrale to Firenze Campo Martenighttrain Ini
- Take the bus from Florence to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
38h 29m€273–428Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centraletrain
- Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
2d 5h€278–413Bus
- Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Turin Stura Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Lionebus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
46h 55m€185–323
Catania to Alicante by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Alicante is to fly which costs €65 - €170 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Catania to Alicante is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €65 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Turin Stura Bus Station and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 55m.
The distance between Catania and Alicante is 1385 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Alicante without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h and costs €250 - €390.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Catania to Alicante, including transfers.
Catania to Alicante bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Catania to Alicante is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €330 and takes 46h 55m.
Catania to Alicante bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Turin Stura Bus Station.
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What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Alicante, Spain?
Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and Vueling Airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Turin Stura Bus Station and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 46h 55m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–150
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–150
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
Night train from Catania Centrale to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Catania to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Turin Stura Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Lione
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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