What is the cheapest way to get from Sicily to Empoli?

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Empoli is to fly and train which costs €35 - €210 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sicily to Empoli?

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Empoli is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €35 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Empoli?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Empoli. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Empoli via Palermo and Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Empoli?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Empoli. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Empoli via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

How far is it from Sicily to Empoli?

The distance between Sicily and Empoli is 812 km.

How do I travel from Sicily to Empoli without a car?

The best way to get from Sicily to Empoli without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sicily to Empoli?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Sicily to Empoli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Empoli bus from?

Sicily to Empoli bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Empoli train from?

Sicily to Empoli train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Sicily to Empoli?

The best way to get from Sicily to Empoli is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs €35 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 20h 15m, you could also train, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 15h 9m.

Where does the Sicily to Empoli bus arrive?

Sicily to Empoli bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Sicily to Empoli train arrive?

Sicily to Empoli train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Where can I stay near Empoli?

There are 2835+ hotels available in Empoli.

Sicily to Empoli - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Sicily to Empoli by plane, train, ferry, car, bus, 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
3h 39m
€37–192
Fly Palermo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4h 40m
€32–209
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
13h 6m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Palermo to Civitavecchiaferry
2. Drive from Civitavecchia to Empolicar
17h 21m
€81–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
20h 15m
€98–165
Fly Palermo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane PMO - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Empolitrain
4h 6m
€64–194
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane CTA - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
3h 44m
€49–211
Fly Palermo Airport to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
4h 6m
€49–253
Fly Trapani Airport to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane TPS - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
3h 47m
€48–250
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4h 18m
€35–207
Fly Trapani Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane TPS - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4h 26m
€66–276
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
15h 9m
€127–282
Bus via Firenze S.M.N.
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
22h 4m
€196–279

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) flights

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 812.2 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Empoli, Tuscany, Italy?

Volotea, Vueling Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €95–160 and the journey takes 17h 20m.

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