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How to get fromRome to Cataniaby plane, train, ferry, bus, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Catania by plane, train, ferry, bus, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane FCO - CTA
    2h 42m
    €29–116

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola 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
    8h 48m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stopbus bus Itabus
    11h 55m
    €30–120

  4. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Cataniarideshare rideshare 536.6 km
    9h 49m
    €41

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain train Ic
    9h 59m
    €75–170

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rome to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar car
    8h 3m
    €140–211

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar159Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

Ryanair, Aeroitalia, and three 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 €50–95 and the journey takes 11h 55m. Three other operators also service this route.

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