There are 6 ways to get from Naples to Etna 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 Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
1h 52m€180–311Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking
cheapest- Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus Itabus
11h 30m€35–75Train, ferry
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain Re
7h 22mBus
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Cataniabus N590 / ...
11h 10m€50–85Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Naples to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Etnacar
6h 32m€107–164Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain Ic
7h 57m€104–169
Naples to Etna by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naples to Etna is to bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking which costs €35 - €75 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Naples to Etna is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs €180 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Naples to Etna. However, there are services departing from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and arriving at Etna via Catania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Naples to Etna. However, there are services departing from Napoli Centrale and arriving at Giarre-Riposto via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Naples and Etna is 423 km.
The best way to get from Naples to Etna without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Naples to Etna, including transfers.
Naples to Etna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.
Naples to Etna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Napoli Centrale station.
The best way to get from Naples to Etna is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 10m, you could also train, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Naples, Italy and Etna, Italy?
Ryanair and easyJet fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Catania twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–120
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Riposto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Napoli Centrale to Giarre-Riposto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Riposto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 090774409
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluferries.it
Car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestieri
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- bluferries.it
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Naples to Etna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.
Naples to Etna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Giarre-Riposto station.
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