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How to get fromManchester to Cataniaby plane, train, bus, or night train

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

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MAN - CTA
    5h 46m
    €59–187

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Zürich HBtrain train Ic
    5. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 25m
    €599–925

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain train Tgv
    4. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Firenze Campo Martenighttrain night train Nj
    5. Take the nighttrain from Firenze Campo Marte to Catania Centralenighttrain night train Ini
    39h 58m
    €539–925

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BHX - CTA
    7h 11m
    €91–269

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 20m
    €313–451

  6. Bus via Naples

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 2h
    €220–390

Manchester to Catania by train, foot, and night train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€539Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,230.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Catania, Italy?

Jet2.com, easyJet, and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Catania Central Bus Station via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg Park&Drive in around 45h 20m.

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