How to get there
Location
Catania is located on the eastern coast of Sicily, nestled at the foot of Mount Etna, bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, and boasts a fascinating centuries-long history of immense cultural and artistic value.
By Train:
Catania is connected to the main railway lines from Milan, Turin, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome, and Bari.
By Plane:
Catania's Fontanarossa International Airport provides connections to virtually all major Italian cities and several European countries (France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Greece, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria).
From Catania Airport, you can easily reach the city center by bus (ALIBUS), which stops in front of the Arrivals terminal, or by taxi.
By Car:
The Italian motorway network allows you to reach Villa San Giovanni in Calabria from Milan, Bologna, Venice, Florence, and Naples.
The Italian State Railways and several private companies offer ferry services across the Strait of Messina, allowing you to reach Messina from Sicily with your car. The Messina-Catania motorway network allows you to reach the city by car.
By Bus:
Catania is connected by bus to Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome, and Naples. Flix bus: https://www.flixbus.it
Local Transport
