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How to get fromPalermo to Isola Ortigiaby bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Isola Ortigia by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA45 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Corso Gelonebus bus Catania
    4h
    €16–39

  2. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain train 5506 / ...
    2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Siracusatrain train Re / ...
    4h 27m
    €38–63

  3. Drive 264 km

    1. Drive from Palermo to Isola Ortigiacar car 264 km
    2h 59m
    €42–60

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PMO - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Grecabus bus
    5h 26m
    €63–184

  5. Bus via Galilei Giotto

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus bus Catania
    5h 27m
    €16–27

Palermo to Isola Ortigia by bus

Calendar88Weekly Buses
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.7 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Isola Ortigia, Italy?

You can take a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Siracusa - Corso Gelone via Catania Airport in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Siracusa via Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa in around 4h 27m.

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