Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
7 h 13 m
Average duration
9 h 18 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
537 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Catania will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 8 trains that leave Rome for Catania every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 537 km distance in an average of 9 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 37 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.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £38.
Distance: 537 km
Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£76 Average Price | £138 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 10:00 Rome Termini | 9h24 | 19:24 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | On time 12:25 Rome Termini | 9h34 | 21:59 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:26 Rome Termini | 12h08 | 06:34 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 19:53 Rome Termini | 10h37 | 06:30 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() | 19:53 Rome Termini | 10h41 | 06:34 Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:24 Rome Termini | 11h48 | 09:12 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 05:26 Rome Termini | 9h43 | 15:09 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 05:30 Rome Termini | 7h13 | 12:43 Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 537 km |
Average train duration 8h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 9h 34m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:49 |
For as little as £47 you can travel by train between Rome and Catania with Intercity, Intercity Notte and Italo. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
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