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How to get fromPatras to Cataniaby bus, train, plane, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Patras to Catania by bus, train, plane, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    8h 4m
    €73–211

  2. Bus, shuttle to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Vlorë to Tirana, Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane TIA - CTA
    13h 1m
    €70–218

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Brindisi Stazione Centrale to Amanteatrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    6. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    22h 59m

  4. Ferry, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    2. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    3. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar car
    23h 41m
    €189–287

  5. Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly

    1. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ZTH - CTA
    11h 35m
    €110–277

  6. Bus to Preveza Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus bus
    2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PVK - CTA
    11h 10m
    €144–361

  7. Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Aigio to Ioanninabus bus
    2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane IOA - CTA
    12h 8m
    €166–376

  8. Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë

    1. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    27h 1m

  9. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    27h 36m

  10. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    3. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    29h 54m
    €164–365

  11. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    30h 21m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,024.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Catania, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Patras to Catania. However, you can take the bus to Kiato, walk to Kiato, take the train to Ano Liosia, take the line 2202 train to Koropi, walk to Koropí, take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, then fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patra to Catania Centrale via Vlorë, Vlorë, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi Stazione Centrale, Amantea, Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Messina Marittima, and Messina Centrale in around 22h 59m.

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