Visiting Mount Etna from Catania does not have to involve paying for a taxi, booking an expensive private transfer or dealing with city traffic in a rental car.
For Walk in Nature tours departing from Catania, we have chosen a meeting point that is simple, convenient and easy to reach: the Borgo Metro pickup in Catania.
Thanks to our pickup service, you can reach the tour meeting point by paying only the cost of a metro ticket: €1 for a single journey.
Where Is the Borgo Metro Pickup in Catania?
The Walk in Nature meeting point is located at:
Borgo Metro Station – Ferrovia Circumetnea side exit (Click here to find it on Google Map)
After leaving the train, follow the signs towards the exit connected to the Ferrovia Circumetnea railway station.
Your guide will be waiting outside with the Walk in Nature minivan at the time indicated in your booking confirmation.
Borgo Metro Station is located at:
The station is easily accessible from Catania city centre and from many of the main tourist areas.
We recommend arriving at least ten minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
How to Reach Borgo Metro Station from Catania City Centre
Guests staying in the historic centre can use Stesicoro Metro Station, located close to Via Etnea, Piazza Stesicoro and Villa Bellini.
From Stesicoro, take the metro towards Monte Po and get off at Borgo.
The journey takes approximately nine minutes and does not require any changes. During most of the day, trains usually run every 10 to 13 minutes.
Guests staying near Catania Central Station can enter the metro at Giovanni XXIII Station, take a train towards Monte Po and travel directly to Borgo.
The Borgo Metro pickup in Catania is therefore easily accessible from both the historic centre and the main railway station.
Catania Metro Opening Hours
According to the timetable published by Ferrovia Circumetnea, the Catania Metro normally operates:
- Monday to Thursday, from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm;
- Friday and Saturday, from 6:00 am to 1:00 am;
- Sundays and public holidays, from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm.
The metro service is normally suspended on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.
Opening hours may change because of maintenance work, special events or temporary service arrangements. We therefore recommend checking the official Ferrovia Circumetnea service notices before travelling.
How Often Does the Catania Metro Run?
On weekdays, trains generally run every 10 minutes during the morning and until the early afternoon.
Later in the day, trains usually run approximately every 13 minutes.
On Sundays and public holidays, the average frequency is generally around 13 minutes.
These frequent connections make it easy to plan your journey to the Borgo Metro pickup without having to book a private transfer.
How Much Does the Catania Metro Cost?
A single journey on the Catania Metro costs €1.
Other ticket options may also be available, including:
- a €1.40 ticket valid for 120 minutes and two metro journeys;
- a €3 ticket valid for 24 hours and up to four metro journeys;
- a €2 MetroBus ticket valid for 120 minutes on the metro and selected AMTS bus services.
Tickets can be purchased from the automatic ticket machines inside metro stations or through the official FCE Catania app.
Digital tickets must be validated using the QR code before entering the metro.
To reach our meeting point, you only need the standard €1 single-journey ticket.
Metro, Taxi or Uber: How Much Can You Save?
Using the Catania Metro is considerably cheaper than travelling by taxi or Uber.
A taxi journey in Catania has a minimum fare of approximately €7. The final price may increase depending on distance, traffic, waiting time, time of day and additional charges.
Uber Black services generally have a higher minimum price, particularly for journeys from Catania Airport or areas outside the city centre.
The exact price of a taxi or Uber journey can vary according to demand, traffic and vehicle availability.
The metro fare, however, remains just €1 per person for a single journey.
For a couple, travelling from Catania city centre to Borgo costs only €2 in total.
This allows you to save money before the tour even begins, instead of spending considerably more on a private city transfer.
Join Our Mount Etna Tour with Only a Metro Ticket
Once you arrive at Borgo Metro Station, you will not need to organise any additional transport.
Your Walk in Nature guide will meet you at the agreed exit and welcome you aboard our comfortable, air-conditioned minivan.
From there, the tour will continue towards Mount Etna.
This means you can leave directly from Catania city centre, travel to Borgo by metro and continue towards the volcano without:
- renting a car;
- looking for parking;
- driving through city traffic;
- paying for an expensive taxi to Mount Etna.
The Borgo Metro pickup in Catania is a practical and affordable solution for travellers who want to explore Mount Etna without unnecessary complications.
A Simple and More Sustainable Way to Visit Mount Etna
Using public transport to reach the pickup point also helps reduce the number of vehicles travelling through Catania and towards Mount Etna.
It is a simple, affordable and more sustainable option, particularly for guests staying in the city centre.
By combining the Catania Metro with our minivan pickup service, you can enjoy a comfortable journey while avoiding traffic, parking problems and expensive private transfers.
Directions to Remember
Take the Catania Metro towards Monte Po.
Get off at Borgo Metro Station.
Follow the signs towards the Ferrovia Circumetnea side exit.
Outside the station, you will find your Walk in Nature guide and our minivan waiting for you.
With a metro ticket costing only €1, you can reach our pickup point and begin your Mount Etna experience easily, comfortably and affordably.
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