How to travel from Catania to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Catania to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 24m. 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 bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 333 miles (537 km)

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$145

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$54

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$89

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8h 24m

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10h 14m

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8h 47m

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8h 17m

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Catania to Rome

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Malta AirFR 4857
    11:10 PM1h30
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    12:40 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 4857
    11:10 PM1h30
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    12:40 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1730
    2:35 PM1h20
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    3:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 734
    8:52 AM9h42
    Catania Centrale
    6:34 PMRome Termini
    $871One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 724
    11:33 AM10h01
    Catania Centrale
    9:34 PMRome Termini
    $871One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1960
    10:58 PM10h53
    Catania Centrale
    9:51 AMRome Termini
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM12h05
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    9:30 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 PM11h35
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    11:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2126
    8:15 PM11h30
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    7:45 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • AeroitaliaXZ2816
    7:20 PM1h25
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    8:45 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 1171
    8:40 AM1h30
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    10:10 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 4860
    8:20 PM1h30
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    9:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Catania to Rome

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Catania to Rome, 75,90% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Catania to Rome, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Catania to Rome

Travel to Rome 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 Catania to Rome.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Catania and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Rome is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Rome costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Rome costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 48m.

Bus takes on average 10h 40m.

The distance from Catania to Rome is approximately 333 miles (537 km).
The average frequency per day from Catania to Rome is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Catania to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Rome Termini.
  • Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Palermo Termini Imerese and arrive in Port of Civitavecchia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Catania to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Rome by train.
  • Travel with Aeroitalia, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, KM Malta Airlines, Vueling to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Rome by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Catania to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Intercity.
  • 15 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA.
  • 6 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Catania to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
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