Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Sicily

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Sicily by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MXP - CTA
    4h 45m
    €26–203

  2. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MXP - PMO
    5h 25m
    €21–284

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Varese to Rho Fiera Milanotrain train S5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain train Ic
    18h 47m
    €163–346

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Stresa to Port of Genoacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    22h 52m
    €134–199

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Cadornatrain train Re1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus bus N597
    25h 13m
    €149–221

  6. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    1. Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Cadornatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane LIN - CTA
    4h 59m
    €57–176

  7. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Cadornatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LIN - PMO
    5h 30m
    €56–217

  8. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport

    1. Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Cadornatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane LIN - CIY
    4h 58m
    €114–588

  9. Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BGY - CTA
    6h 5m
    €96–334

  10. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Trapani Airport

    1. Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane MXP - TPS
    5h 58m
    €55–262

  11. Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Trapani Airport

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane BGY - TPS
    7h 2m
    €90–513

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus bus
    25h 26m
    €219–312

  13. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain train Ic
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    26h 44m
    €159–254

Lake Maggiore to Sicily by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration18h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€163Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Lake Maggiore to Sicily.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,116.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Sicily, Italy?

You can take a train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Palermo Notarbartolo via Varese Nord, Varese, Rho Fiera Milano, Milano Rogoredo, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 18h 47m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Bellinzona to Palermo Piazza Cairoli once a week. Tickets cost €210–300 and the journey takes 23h 12m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There