Catania to Florence by train

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Overview: trains from Catania to Florence

Find the key information for travelling by train from Catania to Florence, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 08:41 View journey
Last train 22:58 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 10hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 768
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey AU$153.30 View journey
Avg journey time 14hr 18m
Train operators 10

Catania to Florence train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Catania to Florence by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Catania to Florence take around 10 hours and 41 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 768 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Catania is scheduled to depart at around  08:41. The last departure is usually at around 22:58. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 12 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 8 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$153.30.

We think any time is a great time to visit Florence, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Florence.

Is there a direct train from Catania to Florence?

The journey between Catania and Florence usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Catania to Florence every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Catania to Florence?

The Catania to Florence train travel takes about 10 hours and 41 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Catania to Florence train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Florence leaving Catania at around 08:41 and the last train leaving at around 22:58. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.