There are 7 ways to get from Catania to Paris by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Fly to Paris Orly
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Fly from Catania (CTA) to Paris Orly (ORY)
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
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Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
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Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susa
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Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
Bus
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Take the bus from Catania to Florence
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Take the bus from Florence to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal to Freiburg Central Train Station
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Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris l'Est
Night train, train
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Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyon
Drive, ferry
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Drive from Catania to Messina Marittima
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Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
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Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Paris
Catania to Paris by train, walk and ferry
The journey time between Catania and Paris is around 20h 56m and covers a distance of around 2174 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 23m. Operated by Trenitalia, Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia Frecce and others, the Catania to Paris service departs from Catania Centrale and arrives in Paris Gare De Lyon. Typically 15 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Paris is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 31h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Paris is to fly which costs €65 - €260 and takes 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Paris. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Catania to Paris. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.
The distance between Catania and Paris is 1627 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Paris without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 56m and costs €140 - €450.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Catania to Paris, including transfers.
Catania to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania station.
Catania to Paris train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania to Paris is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs €55 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 31h 5m.
- Distance: 1626.6 km
- Duration: 3h 28m
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Paris, France?
easyJet, Air France and seven other airlines fly from Catania to Magenta hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania to Paris Bercy via Florence in around 31h 5m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Catania to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €430
Flights from Catania to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €430
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Catania to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €440
Flights from Catania to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €440
Flights from Catania to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €440
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €280
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €300 - €460
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly via Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €260 - €700
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €260 - €700
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €210 - €700
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly via Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €260 - €700
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €260 - €700
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €210 - €700
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Catania to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Catania to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €900
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Catania to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Catania to Paris Orly via Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €163
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €85 - €95
Train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €100 - €115
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €250
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €90 - €130
- Base Standard
- €140 - €200
- Base Premium
- €170 - €250
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €100 - €130
- 1st Class
- €120 - €150
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €100
- 1st Class
- €90 - €110
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Catania Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Catania to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Florence to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €75
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Florence to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal to Freiburg Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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The quickest flight from Catania Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 50m.
Catania to Paris bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Catania to Paris train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Air France, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Catania Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Book your Catania to Paris bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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