Catania public transport combines a metro operated by Ferrovia Circumetnea (FCE) with bus routes run by AMTS. Catania Ognina station is about a 17-minute walk from Etna Catania Center, and several other stations are also within walking distance, giving you options for planning trips around the city.
- Metro: FCE operates Catania’s metro and publishes a timetable with station-by-station information.
- Nearby stations: Catania Ognina, Giuffrida and Catania Picanello.
- Buses: AMTS routes connect the historic centre, major stops and outlying areas.
- Timetables: FCE and AMTS publish service information; check the official site before you go.
Metro and bus options in Catania
Catania’s metro and AMTS buses serve different parts of the urban network, so check the route and destination before choosing a connection. FCE operates the metro, while AMTS lists city bus routes, including links between the airport, the centre and areas beyond it.
For the metro, use FCE’s timetable and station-by-station information to see how a journey fits your plans. Bus options include route 504M between Parcheggio Plebiscito and Centro Storico, and route 504R between Parcheggio Plebiscito and Piazza Duomo. BRT1 connects Parcheggio Due Obelischi with Piazza Stesicoro, while BRT5 runs between Stazione Centrale and Ospedale Cannizzaro.
Other AMTS routes serve connections farther from the centre. Route 433 links Stazione C.le, Cibali and San Nullo; route 442 serves Stazione C.le, Città Universitaria and San Giovanni Galermo. Routes 109, 156 and 158 connect Stazione Metro Milo with destinations including Gravina di Catania, San Pietro Clarenza, Sant’Agata Li Battiati and Tremestieri Etneo.
If you’re arriving by air, AMTS lists the Alibus between the airport and the city centre. For airport arrival details and the journey to the hotel, see how to get from Catania Airport to Etna Catania Center.
Stations near Catania Ognina
Catania Ognina, Giuffrida and Catania Picanello are the nearby stations to consider when planning local travel. Catania Ognina is about a 17-minute walk away.
Giuffrida is about a 19-minute walk away, while Catania Picanello is about a 17-minute walk away. The supplied travel times also put each station within a short drive: around nine minutes to Giuffrida and eight minutes to Catania Picanello.
Check the station and service details for your particular destination before setting off; a nearby station does not by itself confirm that it serves the route you need.
Use FCE’s station-by-station timetable information to check metro connections, and AMTS route information for bus links. If your plans extend beyond Catania, the guide to travelling from Catania to Taormina covers train, bus and day-trip planning.
How do you get from Catania’s stations to the historic centre?
To reach the historic centre, compare the metro or bus route with the destination you want rather than relying on a single station name. AMTS lists route 504M to Centro Storico and route 504R to Piazza Duomo, while BRT1 connects Parcheggio Due Obelischi with Piazza Stesicoro.
For a wider city-centre visit, Catania city centre is about a 46-minute walk or a 17-minute drive away. Giardino Bellini is about a 35-minute walk away, and Palazzo del Toscano is about a 38-minute walk away. Those are separate destinations, so check the location you intend to visit and plan the route accordingly.
For a day on foot through central Catania, use the one-day city-centre route to plan how to combine the centre and the market. Then check the relevant bus or metro timetable for your return journey.
Tickets, service times and accessibility
Check current ticket and access details with FCE or AMTS before travelling, as the supplied information does not specify fares or accessibility arrangements. FCE publishes metro timetables, including station-by-station information, and AMTS publishes separate weekday and holiday bus timetable booklets.
FCE’s listed metro service runs Monday through Thursday from 06:00 to 22:30, Friday and Saturday from 06:00 to 01:00, and Sundays and public holidays from 07:00 to 22:30. The service is suspended on 25 December and Easter Sunday. Hours and service information can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Who operates Catania’s metro?
Ferrovia Circumetnea (FCE) operates the metro and provides timetable information, including station-by-station details.
Which stations are nearby?
Catania Ognina, Giuffrida and Catania Picanello are nearby stations.
Does a bus connect the airport and city centre?
Yes. AMTS lists the Alibus route between the airport and the city centre.
When does the Catania metro run?
FCE lists different service hours for weekdays, Friday and Saturday, and Sundays and public holidays. Service is suspended on 25 December and Easter Sunday.