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How to get fromParma to Cataniaby train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, shuttle, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Parma to Catania by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, shuttle, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BLQ - CTA
    3h 53m
    €28–205

  2. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain train Ic
    14h 35m
    €125–285

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    17h 55m
    €75–150

  4. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Parma to Catania Centralenighttrain night train Ini
    16h 43m
    €100–220

  5. Shuttle to Milan Linate Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Milano Linate airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane LIN - CTA
    4h 30m
    €205–580

  6. Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Parma to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BGY - CTA
    5h
    €203–657

  7. Train, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane FLR - CTA
    4h 51m
    €49–233

  8. Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane VRN - CTA
    5h 33m
    €49–277

  9. Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain train
    4. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PSA - CTA
    6h 12m
    €69–273

  10. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    14h 38m

  11. Bus via Fidenza - Via S. Michele

    1. Take the bus from Parma to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 35m
    €171–232

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Parma to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar car
    11h 48m
    €209–311

Parma to Catania by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Catania, Italy?

You can take a train from Parma to Catania Centrale via Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Parma Bus Station to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €75–150 and the journey takes 17h 55m.

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