There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Catania (Station) by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, 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
3h 13m€28–118Train, 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
8h 54mBus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania Via D'Amicobus
10h€30–120Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Roma Termini to Catania Centralenighttrain Ini
11h 26m€65–110Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Catania Centraletrain Ic
9h 59m€75–150Bus via Catania (Station)
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cataniabus N528 / ...
12h 19m€65–100Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rome to Catania536.6 km
10h 4m€41Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rome to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Catania (Station)car
8h 1m€144–216
Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Catania (Station) is to rideshare which costs €41 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Catania (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs €27 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Catania Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Rome and Catania (Station) is 576 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Catania (Station) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Rome to Catania (Station), including transfers.
Rome to Catania (Station) bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Catania (Station) train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Catania (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs €27 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €120 and takes 10h, you could also train, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Catania (Station), Italy?
Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) hourly. Alternatively, Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania Via D'Amico once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 10h. Onebus also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–80
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €22–80
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania Via D'Amico
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Catania (Station) bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Catania Via D'Amico station.
Rome to Catania (Station) train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Catania Centrale station.
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There are 4724+ hotels available in Catania (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Catania (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.