There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry, night train, train (Trenitalia), car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Grecabus
4h 4m€29–123Train, ferry
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Siracusatrain Re
10h 8mBus via Catania
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania Via D'Amicobus
- Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Von Platenbus Catania
11h 36m€35–54Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Roma Termini to Siracusanighttrain Ini
12h 33m€70–130Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane FCO - CIY
- Take the train from Comiso to Siracusatrain
6h 41m€73–334Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Siracusatrain Ic
11h 12m€85–160Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catania Airportbus N590 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Von Platenbus Catania
12h 56m€68–107Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rome to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Syracusecar
8h 47m€153–229
Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Syracuse is to bus via Catania which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Syracuse is to fly and bus which takes 4h 4m and costs €28 - €130.
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.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Siracusa. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Rome and Syracuse is 628 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Syracuse without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Rome to Syracuse, including transfers.
Rome to Syracuse bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Syracuse train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
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 - €160 and takes 11h 12m.
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 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 12h 33m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–80
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €22–80
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 0935 22 460
- Website
- interbus.it
Bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–8
- Schedules at
- interbus.it
Bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Von Platen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–9
- Schedules at
- interbus.it
Bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Von Platen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–8
- Schedules at
- interbus.it
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Syracuse bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Catania Via D'Amico station.
Rome to Syracuse train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Siracusa station.
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