How to get to Catania from Genoa

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Compare coach, train and flight for Genoa to Catania

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £110 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £110, while a flight costs an average of £209.

Distance: 925 km

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Driving

£209

Average Price

£121

Average Price

£110

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Cheapest

£91

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 39m

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2h 0m

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16h 48m

Average total duration

16h 18m

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30m

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19h 47m

Average total duration

19h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 19m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 2.3kg

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CO2 emissions

ITA

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Intercity Notte

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Catania is a coach with an average price of £110.

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Catania:

A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Catania costing on average £121.

A coach is £99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Catania costing on average £209.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Catania is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Catania take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 48m.

Coach takes on average 19h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Genoa and Catania including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 40m sooner (2h 39m by flight vs 13h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £209 compared to roughly £91 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.

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from Genoa to Catania

How to get to Catania from Genoa by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Genoa to Catania is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:4519h10
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    7:55Catania, Via D'Amico
    £681One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:4519h10
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    7:55Catania, Via D'Amico
    £681One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 5027
    12:251h45
    Genoa Airport
    14:10Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    £1931One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 723+RegionaleRegionale 12983+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 799
    23:5318h23
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    18:16Catania Centrale
    £791One-way
    2 changes
  • IntercityIntercity 679+RegionaleRegionale 18541+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1963
    19:4719h13
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    15:00Catania Centrale
    £1221One-way
    2 changes
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8623+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 95063+RegionaleRegionale 12967
    17:0519h05
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    12:10Catania Centrale
    £1241One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    0:1520h55
    Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria
    21:10Catania, Via D'Amico
    £761One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:0520h05
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    21:10Catania, Via D'Amico
    £761One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:2018h15
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    12:35Catania, Via D'Amico
    £811One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1380 · AZ1731
    6:504h05
    Genoa Airport
    10:55Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    £831One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz Air MaltaW46463
    2:508h05
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    10:55Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    £951One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1386 · AZ1753
    15:205h25
    Genoa Airport
    20:45Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    £961One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Genoa to Catania

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 Genoa to Catania.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Genoa and Catania including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Catania is a coach with an average price of £110.

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Catania:

A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Catania costing on average £121.

A coach is £99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Catania costing on average £209.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Catania is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Catania take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 48m.

Coach takes on average 19h 47m.

The Genoa to Catania distance is approximately 925 km.
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Catania is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Catania as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to Catania:
  • Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Catania Centrale.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Catania, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Catania by coach.
  • Travel with Aeroitalia, Malta Air, ITA to go to Catania by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Catania by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Genoa to Catania:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa to Catania often also extend their vacation to go to Palermo, Taormina, Rome, Milan, Syracuse. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Catania and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Genoa to Catania, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Catania, you can explore Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, with guided tours and hiking trails. Experience the vibrant La Pescheria, a daily fish market offering fresh seafood and local delicacies. Relax in Giardino Bellini, Catania's oldest urban park, with beautiful gardens and scenic views. Visit Aci Castello, a picturesque coastal town with a medieval castle overlooking the sea. Savour local flavours on Catania's Street Food Tour, enjoying traditional Sicilian dishes. Discover Piazza del Duomo with its iconic Elephant Fountain and the Cathedral of Sant'Agata. Enjoy cultural performances at Teatro Massimo Bellini, an opera house known for its stunning architecture. Explore Castello Ursino, a 13th-century castle housing the Civic Museum. Stroll along Via Etnea, the main shopping street with views of Mount Etna, or visit the Monastero dei Benedettini, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its impressive Baroque architecture.
To fully explore Catania and its main attractions, 2 to 3 days are generally recommended. This allows time to visit landmarks such as Mount Etna, the Piazza del Duomo, and the vibrant local markets.

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