How to Travel from

Catania to Essen

by Plane, Route or Car

Italy Germany Catania Essen

Cheapest

By car (2 225 km)

22 h 11 min

2225 km.

from $122

Fastest

Other

Train

29 h 50 min

1676 km.

from $550.52

Bus, Train

31 h 41 min

1675 km.

from $233.73

Bus, Plane

4 h 9 min

1675 km.

from $179.51

Bus

34 h 30 min

1676 km.

from $313.89

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Cologne

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday

Estimated price:

$82.58–$482.76

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

Friday to Sunday

Estimated price:

$279.49–$1,016.34

Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Cologne

Ave. Duration:

5h 15m

Frequency:

Friday to Sunday

Estimated price:

$317.61–$2,286.77

Eurowings

Website:

eurowings.com

Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$82.58–$762.26

Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Cologne

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Tuesday and Saturday

Estimated price:

$317.61–$1,524.52

Swiss

Website:

swiss.com/

Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

4h 45m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$76.23–$431.95

Alitalia

Website:

alitalia.com/

Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

4h 40m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$139.75–$825.78

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Catania to Bologna

Ave. Duration:

15h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$107.99–$152.45

Bus from Bologna Centrale to Essen

Ave. Duration:

17h 50m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$107.99–$152.45

Itabus

Phone:

+39 06 88 93 82 32

Website:

itabus.it/en/home

Bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Cosenza

Ave. Duration:

4h 34m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$13.97–$21.60

Busitalia Simet S.p.A.

Phone:

+39 098 3520 315

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

simetbus.it/portale/

Bus from Cosenza to Frankfurt

Ave. Duration:

23h 44m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$165.16–$203.27

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen

Ave. Duration:

2h 23m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$69.87–$82.58

Train from Frankfurt to Essen

Ave. Duration:

1h 52m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$60.98–$68.60

Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$34.30–$38.11

Trenitalia

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Website:

trenitalia.com/

Train from Catania Centrale to Milano

Ave. Duration:

17h 45m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$82.58–$304.90

Trenord

Phone:

+39 02 7249 4494

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

trenord.it/

Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Chiasso

Ave. Duration:

1h 8m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$5.59–$6.99

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:

+41 848 44 66 88

Website:

sbb.ch/en

Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Chiasso

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$27.95–$50.82

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

trenitalia.com/

Train from Chiasso to Mannheim

Ave. Duration:

5h 53m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$139.75–$215.97

Train from Milan Centrale to Mannheim

Ave. Duration:

6h 48m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$152.45–$228.68

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$19.06–$27.95

Trenitalia Intercity Night

Phone:

06 3000

Website:

trenitalia.com/en.html

Train from Catania Centrale to Milan

Ave. Duration:

19h 16m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$114.34–$165.16

Other operators

Grandi Navi Veloci

Phone:

+39 010 209 4591

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gnv.it/en

Other from Port of Palermo to Port

Ave. Duration:

20h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$88.93–$203.27

What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Essen is to fly which costs $86.96 - $315.22 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catania to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Catania to Essen is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Essen central train station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Essen. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Essen Hbf via Milano Porta Garibaldi, Chiasso and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

How far is it from Catania to Essen?

The distance between Catania and Essen is 1705 km.

How do I travel from Catania to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Catania to Essen without a car is to train which takes 29h 50m and costs $271.74 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Catania to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Catania to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Essen bus from?

Catania to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Essen train from?

Catania to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Catania to Essen?

The best way to get from Catania to Essen is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $597.83 and takes 29h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $184.78 - $260.87 and takes 34h 30m.

Where does the Catania to Essen bus arrive?

Catania to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Catania to Essen train arrive?

Catania to Essen train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano P.Garibaldi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Catania to Essen?

Book your Catania to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Catania to Essen?

Book your Catania to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

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Friedrichstraße 43, Essen

Fine

8.9

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen

Great

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen

Fine

8.5

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Museum Folkwang

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Essen

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Six ways to Travel from Catania to Essen

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Lufthansa

Eurowings

Swiss

Alitalia

Bus operators

FlixBus

Itabus

Busitalia Simet S.p.A.

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Trenitalia

Trenord

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Trenitalia EuroCity

National Express

Trenitalia Intercity Night

Other operators

Grandi Navi Veloci

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Essen?

What is the fastest way to get from Catania to Essen?

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Essen?

Is there a direct train between Catania and Essen?

How far is it from Catania to Essen?

How do I travel from Catania to Essen without a car?

How long does it take to get from Catania to Essen?

Where do I catch the Catania to Essen bus from?

Where do I catch the Catania to Essen train from?

Train, bus or fly from Catania to Essen?

Where does the Catania to Essen bus arrive?

Where does the Catania to Essen train arrive?

How do I get a train ticket from Catania to Essen?

How do I get a bus ticket from Catania to Essen?

Where can I stay near Essen?