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How to get fromMadrid to Cataniaby plane, train, bus, ferry, or night train

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MAD - CTA
    4h 55m
    €51–202

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain train
    2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Annemassetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Annemasse to Parmabus bus
    4. Take the train from Parma to Roma Terminitrain train Fr
    5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain train Ic
    34h 6m
    €389–671

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchiaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Civitavecchia to Latinatrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Latina to Catania Centraletrain train Ic
    38h 19m
    €221–483

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Milanbus bus FlixBus N1138
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cataniabus bus N597 / ...
    42h 55m
    €249–416

  5. Bus via Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Milanbus bus FlixBus N1138
    2. Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus bus Itabus
    44h 15m
    €224–396

  6. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cannestrain train
    3. Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain train C3
    4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Piacenzatrain train Ic
    5. Take the night train from Piacenza to Catania Centralenighttrain night train Ini
    35h 55m
    €353–649

Madrid to Catania by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,654 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Catania, Italy?

Ryanair and Iberia fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Catania via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 42h 55m.

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