There are 7 ways to get from Marsala to Etna by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Trapani Airport
best- Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TPS - CTA
5h 2m€238–683Drive 297.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Marsala to Etnacar 297.4 km
5h 1m€49–70Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Marsala to Pirainetotrain Re
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain 5506 / ...
8h 31m€103–137Bus
- Take the bus from Marsala to Cataniabus 582
- Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus
9h 15mBus to Palermo Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Airport Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PMO - CTA
6h 42m€216–409Bus via Palermo
- Take the bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Terminal Busbus
- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus
9h 21mBus, train
- Take the bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Terminal Busbus
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Catania to Etnabus
9h 42m
Trapani Airport (TPS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marsala to Etna is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Marsala to Etna is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Marsala to Etna. However, there are services departing from Marsala and arriving at Etna via Catania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Marsala to Etna. However, there are services departing from Marsala and arriving at Catania Centrale via Piraineto and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Marsala and Etna is 286 km. The road distance is 297.4 km.
The best way to get from Marsala to Etna without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €100 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Marsala to Etna, including transfers.
Marsala to Etna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marsala station.
Marsala to Etna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Marsala station.
The best way to get from Marsala to Etna is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €230 - €700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 8h 31m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Marsala, Italy and Etna, Italy?
Ryanair flies from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marsala to Etna via Piraineto, Palermo Centrale, and Catania Centrale in around 8h 31m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Trapani Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–550
Flights from Trapani Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–550
Flights from Trapani Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–550
Flights from Trapani Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–550
Flights from Trapani Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Pescara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–550
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Thursday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–240
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–240
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170–700
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40–220
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Marsala to Piraineto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marsala to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- [email protected]
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania to Etna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania to Etna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania to Etna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Airport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- Autoservizi Salemi Srl
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
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Booking & Getting There
Marsala to Etna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.
Marsala to Etna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Piraineto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marsala to Etna is 297 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Marsala to Etna.
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