How to get from Naples to Catania
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Naples to Catania by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 384 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h 10m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:45, last at 22:45
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 10m
direct
Bus
€33
Cheapest
10h 59m
2 transfers
Bus + Train
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Naples to Catania. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 59m by bus and train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 384 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
384 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €18Checked Oct 23 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €21Older observation | 10h 59m2 transfers | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €49Older observation | 14h 36m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Flight€18Checked Oct 231h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€21Older observation10h 59m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
- Ferry€49Older observation14h 36m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Naples to Catania: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Naples → Messinabus12Go·7h 55m
- 2Messina → Taorminabus12Go·1h 28m
- 3Taormina → Cataniatrain
Trenitalia·56m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Naples to Catania
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €24 | |
| November 2026 | €112 | |
| December 2026 | €15 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Naples to Catania
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 22:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 00:45 | 22:45 |
All departures
- 00:45
- 09:15
- 09:55
- 10:15
- 10:55
- 12:55
- 21:45
- 22:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
TrenitaliaTaormina-CataniaBook →
FlixBusNaples-CataniaBook →
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Catania-Fontanarossa AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with 12Go, Trenitalia, FlixBus, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Naples to Catania works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a 12Go bus from Naples to Messina, about 7h 55m. Transfer in Messina and continue by 12Go bus on to Taormina (1h 28m). Transfer in Taormina and continue by Trenitalia train on to Catania (56 min). In total it's roughly €21 over 10h 59m, 2 transfers.
Where to stay
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Things to do in Catania
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Naples to Catania: common questions
How long does it take to get from Naples to Catania?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 10h 59m by bus and train, 2 transfers.
When is the first bus from Naples to Catania?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 22:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Naples to Catania?
Routavio's timetable check shows 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 22:45.
Is there a train from Naples to Catania?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Catania from Naples?
About 384 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Naples to Catania cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €19 to €33. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Naples to Catania?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with 12Go, Trenitalia, FlixBus, Ryanair.
Can you get from Naples to Catania without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Naples to Catania?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go, Trenitalia, FlixBus, Ryanair
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026