The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Catania
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£193
Fastest journey
14 h 5 m
Average duration
14 h 14 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
1012 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Catania will cost around £193 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
Of the 53 trains that leave Milan for Catania every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1012 km distance in an average of 14 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 25 m 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.
InterCityNotte 1963
Intercity 659 · Intercity 511+
InterCityNotte 1955
9951 · 2125
9951 · 2125
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9651 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955
9991+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955+
Regionale 12953
9951 · 2125
9991+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+
InterCityNotte 1955
9951 · 2125Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Milan to Catania
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £34.
Distance: 1012 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£125 Average Price | £134 Average Price | £93 Average Price Cheapest |
13h 45m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 5m Average total duration 18h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Milan to Catania train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Catania trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9985+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 13:30 Milan Rogoredo | 17h10 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9985+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 13:30 Milan Rogoredo | 21h42 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9985+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 13:30 Milan Rogoredo | 17h10 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9987+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 14:25 Milan Rogoredo | 20h47 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9987+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 14:25 Milan Rogoredo | 16h15 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9987+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 14:25 Milan Rogoredo | 16h15 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9947+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 14:50 Milan Rogoredo | 15h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 14:50 Milan Rogoredo | 20h22 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9947+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 14:50 Milan Rogoredo | 15h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9989+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 15:25 Milan Rogoredo | 15h15 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9989+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 15:25 Milan Rogoredo | 15h15 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9989+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 15:25 Milan Rogoredo | 19h47 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9951 · 2125 | 15:40 Milan Centrale | 14h25 | 06:05 Catania | 1 change | |
9951+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955+ Regionale 12953 | 15:50 Milan Rogoredo | 14h43 | 06:33 Catania Centrale | 3 changes | |
9951 · 2125 | 15:50 Milan Rogoredo | 14h15 | 06:05 Catania | 1 change | |
9951+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 15:50 Milan Rogoredo | 19h22 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9951+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 15:50 Milan Rogoredo | 14h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:10 Milan Centrale | 14h30 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9991+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 16:25 Milan Rogoredo | 18h47 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9991+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955+ Regionale 12953 | 16:25 Milan Rogoredo | 14h08 | 06:33 Catania Centrale | 3 changes | |
9991+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:25 Milan Rogoredo | 14h15 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9651 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 16:35 Milan Centrale | 14h05 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9955+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 16:50 Milan Rogoredo | 18h22 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9663+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 18:35 Milan Centrale | 16h37 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
9919+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 07:50 Milan Rogoredo | 22h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 659 · Intercity 511+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 08:10 Milan Centrale | 22h30 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9975+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 08:25 Milan Rogoredo | 22h15 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9923+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 08:50 Milan Rogoredo | 21h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9923+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 08:50 Milan Rogoredo | 21h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9923+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955+ Regionale 12953 | On time 08:50 Milan Rogoredo | 21h43 | 06:33 Catania Centrale | 3 changes | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955+ Regionale 12953 | On time 09:25 Milan Rogoredo | 21h08 | 06:33 Catania Centrale | 3 changes | |
9977+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 09:25 Milan Rogoredo | 21h15 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9977+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 09:25 Milan Rogoredo | 21h15 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9927+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 09:50 Milan Rogoredo | 20h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955+ Regionale 12953 | On time 09:50 Milan Rogoredo | 20h43 | 06:33 Catania Centrale | 3 changes | |
9927+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 09:50 Milan Rogoredo | 20h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9979+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 10:25 Milan Rogoredo | 20h15 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9979+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955+ Regionale 12953 | On time 10:25 Milan Rogoredo | 20h08 | 06:33 Catania Centrale | 3 changes | |
9979+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 10:25 Milan Rogoredo | 20h15 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 10:50 Milan Rogoredo | 24h22 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9931+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:50 Milan Rogoredo | 19h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9931+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 10:50 Milan Rogoredo | 19h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9981+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 11:30 Milan Rogoredo | 19h10 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9981+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 11:30 Milan Rogoredo | 23h42 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9981+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 11:30 Milan Rogoredo | 19h10 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1959 | 11:50 Milan Rogoredo | 23h22 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9935+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:50 Milan Rogoredo | 18h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9935+ InterCityNotte 1955 | 11:50 Milan Rogoredo | 18h50 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9983+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 12:30 Milan Rogoredo | 18h10 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
9983+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555+ InterCityNotte 1955 | On time 12:30 Milan Rogoredo | 18h10 | 06:40 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
9983+ InterCityNotte 1959 | On time 12:30 Milan Rogoredo | 22h42 | 11:12 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Catania
Trains from Milan to Catania run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £87 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 1012 km distance in 13h 5m.
Distance 1012 km |
Average train duration 13h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £87 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 13h 5m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa from Milan to Catania trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Milan and Catania from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to Catania train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Catania by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Catania
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from Via Rombon.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole
- Osteria Lambrate
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- MEININGER Milano Lambrate
- Hotel Gamma
- Hotel Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
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