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

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Syracuse 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 - v.le Scala Grecabus bus
    5h 42m
    €61–197

  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 Syracusecar car
    26h 37m
    €238–358

  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 Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Siracusatrain train Ic
    26h 57m

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Siracusatrain train Re
    27h 39m

  5. Bus, car ferry, train

    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 train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Siracusatrain train Ic
    29h 29m
    €136–251

  6. 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 - Von Platenbus bus
    31h 54m

  7. 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 - Von Platenbus bus
    32h 1m

Athens to Syracuse by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration29h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Syracuse. 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 - v.le Scala Greca. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athens to Syracuse via Patras, Bari M.ma, Villa S. Giovanni, and Tresmestieri in around 26h 37m.

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