What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Sicily?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Sicily is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 12h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Sicily?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Sicily is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Sicily?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Bologna and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Roma Termini and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

How far is it from Bologna to Sicily?

The distance between Bologna and Sicily is 576 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Sicily without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Sicily without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs €40 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Sicily?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Bologna to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Sicily bus from?

Bologna to Sicily bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Sicily train from?

Bologna to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Sicily?

The best way to get from Bologna to Sicily is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 12h 30m, you could also train, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Bologna to Sicily bus arrive?

Bologna to Sicily bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where does the Bologna to Sicily train arrive?

Bologna to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 6396+ hotels available in Sicily.

Bologna to Sicily - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to Sicily by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), taxi, or car ferry

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Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
3h 19m
€34–122
Fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
3h 40m
€30–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
12h 30m
€40–55
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
13h 9m
€92–194
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Bologna to Civitavecchia Porttaxi
2. Take the carferry from Civitavecchia Port to Palermo Portocarferry
14h 15m
€186–239
Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane FCO - CIY
3h 12m
€66–254
Fly to Trapani Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane FCO - TPS
4h 22m
€44–182
Bus via Palermo
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermobus N592
14h 40m
€85–137

Bologna to Sicily by foot and bus

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Distance: 576 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Bologna, Lazio, Italy and Sicily, Italy?

Ryanair, Aeroitalia, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) hourly. Alternatively, Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Bus twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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How to get fromBologna to Sicilyby plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), taxi, or car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to Sicily by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), taxi, or car ferry

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

Fly to Palermo Airport

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Train (Trenitalia)

Taxi, car ferry

Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport

Fly to Trapani Airport

Bus via Palermo