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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Craco is to bus via Policoro which costs €30 - €65 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Craco is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 24m and costs €80 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Craco?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Craco. However, there are services departing from Catania, Via D'Amico and arriving at Craco via Scanzano Jonico and Pisticci Scalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Craco?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Craco. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Pisticci via Lamezia Terme C. and Metaponto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Catania to Craco?

The distance between Catania and Craco is 498 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Craco without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Catania to Craco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Craco bus from?

Catania to Craco bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Catania, Via D'Amico station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Craco train from?

Catania to Craco train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Train or bus from Catania to Craco?

The best way to get from Catania to Craco is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Catania to Craco bus arrive?

Catania to Craco bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Scanzano Jonico station.

Where does the Catania to Craco train arrive?

Catania to Craco train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

Where can I stay near Craco?

There are 352+ hotels available in Craco.

Catania to Craco - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Catania to Craco by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, plane, train, or ferry

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Scanzano Jonicobus
9h 12m
€33–43
Bus via Policoro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Policoro Via Bolognabus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Policoro to Pisticcibus
10h 39m
€30–60
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain Ic
10h 27m
€48–102
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Cracocar
5h 24m
€83–135
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the bus from Matera to Craco Peschierabus
6h 45m
€45–127
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
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 Re
4. Take the train from Amantea to Metapontotrain Ic
11h 22m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Metapontotrain Ic
13h 14m
€60–167
Fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Pisticcitrain
7h 42m
€64–203

Catania to Craco by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497.7 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Craco, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Scanzano Jonico twice daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Catania Centrale to Craco via Lamezia Terme C., Metaponto, Pisticci, and Pisticci Scalo in around 10h 27m.

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