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How to get fromRome to Isola Ortigiaby plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), night train, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Isola Ortigia by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), night train, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane FCO - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Grecabus bus
    4h 4m
    €32–124

  2. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Siracusatrain train Ic
    11h 12m
    €85–180

  3. Bus via Catania

    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania Via D'Amicobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Corso Gelonebus bus Catania
    11h 40m
    €37–55

  4. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Roma Termini to Siracusanighttrain night train Ini
    12h 47m
    €80–160

  5. Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane FCO - CIY
    2. Take the train from Comiso to Siracusatrain train
    6h 40m
    €74–271

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania Airportbus bus N590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus bus Catania
    12h 56m
    €76–129

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rome to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Isola Ortigiacar car
    8h 44m
    €150–224

Rome to Isola Ortigia by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Roma Termini to Siracusa twice daily. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Siracusa - Corso Gelone via Catania Via D'Amico and Catania Via Archimede in around 11h 40m.

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