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Transportation

Transportation

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Getting to and from Catania is easy! Whether arriving by car, public transport, or other means, you’ll find convenient travel options and plenty of parking to ensure a smooth journey.

Make the city your own

Set the journey within the city! Whether you’re traveling to or from the port, easily navigate your way around. Explore the city and discover all it has to offer, with clear directions to help you get there and back with ease.

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Plan Your Trip

Explore the many ways to experience all that Catania has to offer! From taxis and public transportation to rental options, there are plenty of ways to get around and take in the sights.

Transportation Options
Airport

Airport

Bicycle

Bicycle

Guest Information Center

Guest Information Center

Shuttle

Shuttle

Terminal

Terminal

Catania Cruise Port boasts a central position in the city, which allows it to have the main means of transport for urban and extra-urban areas just a few meters away.

How to get to the Cruise Port?

From Catania Airport “Vincenzo Bellini”:
(Fontanarossa village, distance 5,3 km – journey time: about 12 min)

By car – follow road signs for Catania City Centre – Port
By bus –city bus n. 534 and special extra-urban bus “Alibus”
By taxi

 

From Catania Central Railway Station (Papa Giovanni XXIII Square) and from bus Terminal
(distance 2,1 km – journey time: about 6 minutes):

On foot – along via VI Aprile, Westwards, “Piazza dei Martiri” square and Via Dusmet;
By bus – numbers 427, 429, 431R and 439
By metro – “Borgo – Port” line
By taxi

 

From Circumetnea Railway station, via Caronda:
(distance 3,1km – about 8 minutes)

By bus – numbers 429, 431R, 449 and 936
By metro – “Borgo – Port” line
By taxi

 

From A18 Messina-Siracusa motorway and from A19 Palermo – Catania motorway:
Distance 7,5 km (exit Catania ring road) – journey time about 15 minutes

By car – follow road signs for Catania City Centre – Port

Travel tips
for Catania

Ready for a visit to Catania?
Here are a few tips that every first-time traveler to Catania should know:

Can I store my luggage at the port?
No, you can’t. There is no luggage storage at the port.
Is there wheelchair assistance?
Every area managed by Catania Cruise Port is accessible to PRM. A wheelchair rental service is also available. A personalized assistance service is available upon request
How do I change my car park booking?
You can write an email to parking@cataniacruiseterminal.it or call the parking service at +39 095 746 5114
What is the best way to get from Catania Cruise Port to the city center?
Reaching the heart of Catania from the cruise terminal is simple and convenient! Taxi: Hop in a taxi right outside the terminal for a quick and comfortable ride to the city center, just 10–15 minutes away. Bus: Local buses run regularly from the terminal to the main attractions in the city. Check the schedules at the terminal information desk. Private Transfers: For a more relaxed journey, you can book a private transfer or shuttle in advance. Walking: Feeling adventurous? The city center is also within walking distance, giving you a chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of Catania along the way.
When is the best time to visit Catania?
The best time to visit Catania is during spring, from April to June, and in early autumn, from September to October. In these months, the weather is pleasantly warm, ideal for sightseeing, and the city is less crowded than in the peak summer period. Summer, from July to August, can be very hot and busy, while winter is milder but rainier.
No, you can’t. There is no luggage storage at the port.
Every area managed by Catania Cruise Port is accessible to PRM. A wheelchair rental service is also available. A personalized assistance service is available upon request
You can write an email to parking@cataniacruiseterminal.it or call the parking service at +39 095 746 5114
Reaching the heart of Catania from the cruise terminal is simple and convenient! Taxi: Hop in a taxi right outside the terminal for a quick and comfortable ride to the city center, just 10–15 minutes away. Bus: Local buses run regularly from the terminal to the main attractions in the city. Check the schedules at the terminal information desk. Private Transfers: For a more relaxed journey, you can book a private transfer or shuttle in advance. Walking: Feeling adventurous? The city center is also within walking distance, giving you a chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of Catania along the way.
The best time to visit Catania is during spring, from April to June, and in early autumn, from September to October. In these months, the weather is pleasantly warm, ideal for sightseeing, and the city is less crowded than in the peak summer period. Summer, from July to August, can be very hot and busy, while winter is milder but rainier.