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How to get fromMelbourne to Syracuseby plane, bus, ferry, train, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Syracuse by plane, bus, ferry, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MEL - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Grecabus bus
    25h 56m
    €619–2,025

  2. Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane MEL - CIY
    2. Take the train from Comiso to Siracusatrain train
    30h 43m
    €506–1,356

  3. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane MEL - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Siracusatrain train
    33h 29m

  4. Fly to Malta International Airport, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane MEL - MLA
    2. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Pozzallo to Siracusabus bus
    31h 11m
    €819–1,513

  5. Fly to Naples Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane MEL - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Siracusatrain train
    35h 38m
    €582–1,242

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration24h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,723 km
  • Duration: 25h 56m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Syracuse, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Syracuse. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Ravagnese - Aeroporto, take the line 118 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Reggio Calabria C.Le, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Siracusa.

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