There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Catania by plane, train, ferry, bus, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), car, or car ferry
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 Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
2h 47m€27–116Train, ferry
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
9h 7mBus
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus Itabus
11h 55m€30–120Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rome to Catania536.6 km
9h 49m€41Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
9h 59m€80–170Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rome to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar
8h 3m€141–212
Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Catania is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Catania is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs €26 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Catania Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Rome and Catania is 570 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Catania without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Rome to Catania, including transfers.
Rome to Catania bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Catania is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs €26 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 11h 55m, you could also train, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Catania, Italy?
Ryanair, Aeroitalia, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) hourly. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 11h 55m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–80
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €23–80
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rome to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €41
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Rome to Catania bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop station.
Rome to Catania train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Catania Centrale station.
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Book your Rome to Catania bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 4795+ hotels available in Catania.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Catania. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.