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

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There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Sicily by plane, train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BUD - CTA
    4h 47m
    €40–126

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    27h 43m
    €248–507

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Hbftrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Rome Tiburtina Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus
    32h 28m
    €115–187

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Budapest to Naples Beverellocar car
    2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry ferry
    21h 6m
    €252–390

  5. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Palermo Airport

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BUD - PMO
    5h 22m
    €49–167

  6. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Trapani Airport

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane BUD - TPS
    10h 45m
    €64–255

  7. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane VIE - CTA
    7h 10m
    €67–284

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus N536
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermobus bus N597 / ...
    32h 36m
    €198–298

  9. Train, bus via Zagreb

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus bus
    3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    35h 42m
    €188–313

Budapest to Sicily by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration27h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,179.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Sicily, Italy?

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Palermo Notarbartolo via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 27h 43m.

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