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How to get fromCatania to Vatican Cityby plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Catania to Vatican City by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CTA - FCO
    1h 53m
    €25–109

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain train
    9h 8m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus
    10h 56m
    €33–54

  4. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Catania Centrale to Roma Termininighttrain night train Ini
    11h 58m
    €67–119

  5. Bus via Catania Airport

    1. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus N590 / ...
    11h 54m
    €70–112

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Vatican Citycar car
    8h 11m
    €143–216

Catania to Vatican City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Vatican City?

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, 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.

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