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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £101, while a flight costs an average of £414.
Distance: 691 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£414 Average Price | £101 Average Price Cheapest | £131 Average Price | £150 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 59m Average total duration 16h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration 14h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Catania:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Catania costing on average £131.
A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Catania costing on average £414.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 10m.
Coach takes on average 16h 59m.
You'll arrive about 7h 15m sooner (3h 15m by flight vs 10h 30m by car). Tickets start at around £414 compared to roughly £150 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Catania from Ancona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ancona to Catania is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Catania are Taormina, Lipari, Syracuse, Vulcano (Island) and Messina. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Catania on Omio.
Taormina is known for its ancient Greek Theatre, graceful centre and sweeping views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. The town mixes Sicilian history with a refined resort feel, where medieval lanes and nearby beaches sit close together.
Lipari is the main town of the Aeolian Islands, known for volcanic scenery, white pumice beaches and a busy harbour. Its citadel, winding streets and sea views give the island a character shaped by history and island life.
Syracuse is a historic Sicilian city known for its Greek ruins and the old island district of Ortigia. Ancient sites, Baroque streets and a lively seafront give it a character that feels both cultured and distinctly coastal.
Messina is a Sicilian port city known for its harbour, cathedral and the astronomical clock on the Duomo’s bell tower. It feels practical and lively, with a seafront setting and a history shaped by repeated rebuilding.
Travel to Catania easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ancona to Catania.
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Catania:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Catania costing on average £131.
A coach is £313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Catania costing on average £414.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 10m.
Coach takes on average 16h 59m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ancona and Catania as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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