There are 6 ways to get from Policoro to Catania by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Policoro to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
5h 50m€25–50Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Policoro-Tursi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
7h 25m€42–85Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Policoro to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar
4h 55m€81–125Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Policoro - Ospedale to Materabus
- Take the bus from Matera piazza Matteotti to Bari Airportbus
- Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
5h 59m€42–142Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Policoro-Tursi to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
- Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
9h 22m€57–150Bus via Tarsia
- Take the bus from Policoro to Tarsia A3bus
- Take the bus from Tarsia A3 to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
11h 12m€119–176
Policoro to Catania by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Policoro to Catania is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Policoro to Catania is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 55m and costs €80 - €130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Policoro and arriving at Catania, Via D'Amico. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Policoro to Catania. However, there are services departing from Policoro-Tursi and arriving at Catania Centrale via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Policoro and Catania is 437 km.
The best way to get from Policoro to Catania without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €25 - €50.
The bus from Policoro to Catania, Via D'Amico takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Policoro to Catania bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Policoro station.
Policoro to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Policoro-Tursi station.
The best way to get from Policoro to Catania is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Policoro, Italy and Catania, Italy?
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Policoro to Catania, Via D'Amico twice daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Policoro-Tursi to Catania Centrale via Lamezia Terme C. in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Policoro-Tursi to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Policoro-Tursi to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
Bus from Policoro to Catania, Via D'Amico
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Policoro to Catania bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Catania, Via D'Amico station.
Policoro to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
Book your Policoro to Catania train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Policoro to Catania bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 4789+ hotels available in Catania.









