There are 6 ways to get from Brindisi to Sicily by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best- Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
3h 37m€69–154Bus via Messina
cheapest- Take the bus from Brindisi to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
- Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Oretobus Sais Autolinee 8863 / ...
11h 15m€45–60Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
11h 30m€70–129Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Brindisi to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
8h 7m€123–190Fly to Palermo Airport
- Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BDS - PMO
3h 58m€58–136Bus
- Take the bus from Brindisi to Sibaribus
- Take the bus from Sibari to Palermobus 582
14h 46m€63–104
Brindisi to Sicily by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brindisi to Sicily is to bus via Messina which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Brindisi to Sicily is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €65 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Brindisi to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Brindisi and arriving at John Lennon 100 via Messina Piazza della Repubblica and Regione Siciliana Oreto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Brindisi to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Brindisi and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Brindisi and Sicily is 436 km.
The best way to get from Brindisi to Sicily without a car is to bus via Messina which takes 11h 15m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Brindisi to Sicily, including transfers.
Brindisi to Sicily bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Brindisi station.
Brindisi to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Brindisi station.
The best way to get from Brindisi to Sicily is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Messina, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 15m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Brindisi, Italy and Sicily, Italy?
ITA Airways and Ryanair fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brindisi to John Lennon 100 via Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Palermo Via Oreto, and Regione Siciliana Oreto in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Thursday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Brindisi Airport to Palermo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
Bus from Brindisi to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
- Phone
- 090774409
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluferries.it
Car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestieri
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- bluferries.it
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Booking & Getting There
Brindisi to Sicily bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.
Brindisi to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
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