There are 5 ways to get from Catania to Rome by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
1h 57m€27–110Train, ferry
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa San Giovanni to Roma Terminitrain
9h 4mBus
- Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus
11h 50m€30–120Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar
- Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Romecar
8h 3m€133–215Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
10h 1m€80–170
Catania to Rome by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Rome is to fly which costs €26 - €110 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Catania to Rome is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs €26 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Catania and Rome is 570 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Rome without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Catania to Rome, including transfers.
Catania to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop station.
Catania to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania to Rome is to fly which takes 1h 57m and costs €26 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 11h 50m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Ryanair, Aeroitalia, and two other airlines fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) hourly. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni twice daily. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 11h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–80
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €23–80
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23–80
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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Catania to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Catania to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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