There are 7 ways to get from Etna 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 from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
2h 44m€177–293Bus via Catania
cheapest- Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
13h 15m€30–45Train, ferry
- Take the train from Giarre-Riposto to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain Fr
9h 2mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Etna to Tresmestiericar
- Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Romecar
8h 16m€133–215Drive to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, fly
- Drive from Etna to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)car
- Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CIY - FCO
3h 53m€63–185Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
13h 1m€80–170Bus
- Take the bus from Catania to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N590 / ...
13h 40m€70–120
Etna to Rome by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Etna to Rome is to bus via Catania which costs €30 - €45 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Etna to Rome is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €170 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Etna to Rome. However, there are services departing from Etna and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via Catania Via D'Amico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Etna to Rome. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Roma Termini via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Etna and Rome is 608 km.
The best way to get from Etna to Rome without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Etna to Rome, including transfers.
Etna to Rome bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Catania Via D'Amico station.
Etna to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Etna to Rome is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €170 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Catania, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 13h 15m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 13h 1m.
What companies run services between Etna, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Ryanair, Aeroitalia, and three 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.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–85
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–310
Flights from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–470
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–310
Flights from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–470
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–320
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Giarre-Riposto to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Giarre-Riposto to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Catania Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Catania to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 090774409
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluferries.it
Car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- bluferries.it
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Etna to Rome bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Etna to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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