Catania has Italy’s shortest metro (1 line, 11 stations, 8.8km). It’s useful for exactly 2 tourist stops. The Circumetnea narrow-gauge railway around Etna is the real attraction.
Plan your trip →Line 1: Stesicoro (centre, near Via Etnea) → Catania Borgo (near Centrale station). Useful stops: Stesicoro (Roman amphitheatre), Catania Porto (harbour). Runs 6:30am–10pm. Every 10–15 min. €1.
Narrow-gauge railway circling Mount Etna. Catania Borgo → Riposto/Giarre (via Adrano, Bronte, Randazzo). 3h full circuit. €5–7. A scenic ride through lava fields, pistachio groves, and medieval towns. Not fast, not efficient, totally unforgettable.
AMT city buses. BRT-1 (rapid bus): Stazione → Airport. Bus 457 (AST): Catania → Etna Rifugio Sapienza (daily, 1h15, €3.40 one way, departs 8:15am returns 4:30pm).
€1 single (90 min). €2.50/day. Buy at tabacchi or on the AMT app.