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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Athens is to fly which costs €75 - €190 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Athens. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico and arriving at Athens via Fier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 32m.

How far is it from Catania to Athens?

The distance between Catania and Athens is 811 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Athens without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 25h 50m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Catania to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Athens bus from?

Catania to Athens bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Catania Via D'Amico station.

Where does the Catania to Athens bus arrive?

Catania to Athens bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Fier station.

What is the time difference between Catania and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Catania. It is currently 2:08 PM in Catania and 3:08 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13692+ hotels available in Athens.

Catania to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Catania to Athens by plane, bus, car ferry, car, ferry, train, or busferry

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Fly
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
2h 4m
€77–182
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Brindisibus
2. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
3. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
25h 50m
€107–164
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Bari M.macar
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
5. Drive from Patras to Athenscar
26h 19m
€208–335
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
3. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbusferry
4. Take the bus from Fier to Korinthosbus
5. Take the train from Korinthos to Athenstrain Re
26h 9m
Train, ferry, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Amantea to Tarantotrain Ic
5. Take the busferry from Taranto Port to Vlorëbusferry
6. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
27h 13m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Fierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
30h 32m
Bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë
1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
31h 18m

Catania to Athens by bus, foot, and car ferry

11Weekly Services

25h 50mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 810.6 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Athens, Greece?

Ryanair and Aegean Airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily.

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