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How to get fromAthens to Siracusaby plane, bus, car, ferry, car ferry, train, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Siracusa by plane, bus, car, ferry, car ferry, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus bus
    5h 51m
    €61–198

  2. Drive, ferry, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Patrascar car
    2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    4. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from Tresmestieri to Siracusacar car
    26h 31m
    €238–363

  3. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Brindisitrain train Fr / ...
    5. Take the bus from Brindisi to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus bus
    26h 55m

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsabus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Brindisi to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus bus
    28h 7m
    €116–181

  5. Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus bus
    31h 54m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus bus
    32h 1m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry via Athens Larissis Station

    1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus bus
    35h 40m

Athens to Siracusa by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration28h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Siracusa, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Siracusa. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, then take the bus to Siracusa - Corso Umberto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens to Siracusa via Patras, Bari M.ma, Villa S. Giovanni, and Tresmestieri in around 26h 31m.

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