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There are 8 ways to get from Catania to Patras by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Athens International Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CTA - ATH
    2. Take the train from Ano Liosia to Kiatotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus bus
    6h 10m
    €75–206

  2. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    1. Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Bari M.macar car
    4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry ferry Asf
    24h 3m
    €201–309

  3. Bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë

    1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Patrabus bus
    27h 43m

  4. Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane plane CTA - IOA
    2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Aigiobus bus
    14h 52m
    €164–330

  5. Fly to Zakynthos International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)plane plane CTA - ZTH
    2. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    9h 20m
    €127–291

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    5. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry ferry Asf
    27h 46m

  7. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Catania Via D'Amico to Fierbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Fier to Patrasbus bus
    29h 58m

  8. Train, ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    4. Take the carferry from Port of Bari to Port of Patrascarferry car ferry
    30h 37m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,025 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Patras, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Catania to Patras. However, you can fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, take the subway to Koropí, walk to Koropi, take the line 2201 train to Ano Liosia, take the train to Kiato, walk to Kiato, then take the bus to Patra. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Catania to Patras via Tresmestieri, Villa S. Giovanni, Bari M.ma, and Patras in around 24h 3m.

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