What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Syracuse?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Syracuse is to bus via Catania which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Syracuse?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Syracuse is to fly and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs €30 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Syracuse?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Siracusa - Von Platen via Catania Via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Syracuse?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Siracusa. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Rome to Syracuse?

The distance between Rome and Syracuse is 628 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Syracuse without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Syracuse without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rome to Syracuse?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Rome to Syracuse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Syracuse bus from?

Rome to Syracuse bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Syracuse train from?

Rome to Syracuse train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Syracuse?

The best way to get from Rome to Syracuse is to bus via Catania which takes 11h 36m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Rome to Syracuse bus arrive?

Rome to Syracuse bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Catania Via D'Amico station.

Where does the Rome to Syracuse train arrive?

Rome to Syracuse train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Siracusa station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Syracuse?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Syracuse?

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Where can I stay near Syracuse?

There are 3224+ hotels available in Syracuse.

Rome to Syracuse - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry, night train, train (Trenitalia), car, or car ferry

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Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Grecabus
3h 59m
€33–124
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Siracusatrain Re
9h 56m
Bus via Catania
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania Via D'Amicobus
2. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Von Platenbus Catania
11h 36m
€36–54
Night train
1. Take the night train from Roma Termini to Siracusanighttrain Ini
12h 45m
€80–150
Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane FCO - CIY
2. Take the train from Comiso to Siracusatrain
6h 40m
€74–201
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Siracusatrain Ic
11h 12m
€85–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania Airportbus N590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Von Platenbus Catania
12h 56m
€71–117
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rome to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Syracusecar
8h 47m
€149–225

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 627.8 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Syracuse, Italy?

You can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Siracusa - Von Platen via Catania Via D'Amico and Catania Via Archimede in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Roma Termini to Siracusa 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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