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ITZurich to Catania Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Catania (Italy) · about 1221 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Catania, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €135.40 for travel on 4 Nov 2026 (seen 23 Oct 2026) | €79.96 for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 21 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | — | about 27 h 10 min (11 journeys) |
| Sold by | — | FlixBus |
Last checked 23 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Zurich to Catania: what to expect
Zurich and Catania are about 1221 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Switzerland to Italy. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1221 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Zurich–Catania tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Saturday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €84.22, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
FAQ: Zurich to Catania
How long does the journey from Zurich to Catania take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 27 h 10 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 23 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Catania?
The lowest fare seen recently is €79.96 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 21 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €135.40. Saturday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €84.22). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Zurich to Catania?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €135.40 and the lowest bus fare €79.96, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Catania?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.