The cheapest and fastest ferries from Naples to Catania
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
377 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Naples to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Catania will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £35.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Naples for Catania every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 04 Dec the direct ferries cover the 377 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 9 h .
The slowest ferries will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Naples to Catania
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 203 nautical miles (377 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £63 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price |
13h 55m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Naples to Catania Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Siremar | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 17h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Naples to Catania ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Catania ferries for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 Naples | 9h00 | 21:30 Catania | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Naples to Catania
Ferries from Naples to Catania run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 55m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 203 nautical miles (377 km) distance in 9h 0m. There are 14 sailings per week.


Distance 203 nautical miles (377 km) |
Average sailing duration 12h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 14 |
Fastest ferry 9h 0m |
First ferry 01:30 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Ferry operators: Caronte & Tourist, Siremar from Naples to CataniaYou can travel by ferry between Naples to Catania with Caronte & Tourist, Siremar for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Caronte & Tourist
Siremar
FAQs: Naples to Catania ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples to Catania by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Naples and Catania
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sat-Sun: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Free WiFi
- Trattoria Castel Nuovo (0.3km)
- Gran Caffè Gambrinus (0.5km)
- La Lazzara Trattoria e Pizzeria (0.7km)
- Main companies are Consortaxi and Radio Taxi Napoli.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Municipio Station
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Trattoria Castel Nuovo (0.3km)
- Il Pomodorino (0.5km)
- La Lazzara Trattoria e Pizzeria (0.7km)
- Main companies are Consortaxi and Radio Taxi Napoli.
- Free
- Metro Line 1, Municipio Station
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