There are 7 ways to get from Sicily to Brindisi by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CTA - BDS
4h 27m€69–154Bus via Messina
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
- Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Brindisibus
11h 51m€43–64Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Brindisitrain Ic
11h 21mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
- Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Brindisicar
8h 2m€122–189Fly from Palermo Airport
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane PMO - BDS
4h 54m€59–145Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
12h 4m€66–131Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo to Sibaribus 582
- Take the bus from Sibari to Brindisibus
15h 35m€62–104
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Brindisi is to bus via Messina which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Sicily to Brindisi is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €65 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Brindisi. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Brindisi via Palermo Oreto Orsi and Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Brindisi. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Brindisi via Palermo Centrale and Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Sicily and Brindisi is 434 km.
The best way to get from Sicily to Brindisi without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Sicily to Brindisi, including transfers.
Sicily to Brindisi bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.
Sicily to Brindisi train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Sicily to Brindisi is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Messina, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 51m, you could also train, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Brindisi, Italy?
ITA Airways and Ryanair fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galilei Giotto to Brindisi via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, and Messina - Piazza della Repubblica in around 11h 51m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Brindisi Airport via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Brindisi Airport via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Palermo Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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Booking & Getting There
Sicily to Brindisi bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.
Sicily to Brindisi train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
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