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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to France is to fly which costs €50 - €180 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to France is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to France. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Paris via Palermo Terminal Bus and Rome Tiburtina Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and France?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to France. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Palermo Centrale, Messina Centrale, Milano Centrale and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 21m.

How far is it from Sicily to France?

The distance between Sicily and France is 1090 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to France without a car is to bus via Rome which takes 36h 1m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Sicily to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to France bus from?

Sicily to France bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to France train from?

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

Bus or fly from Sicily to France?

The best way to get from Sicily to France is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Rome, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 36h 1m.

Where does the Sicily to France bus arrive?

Sicily to France bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Sicily to France train arrive?

Sicily to France train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 24127+ hotels available in France.

Sicily to France - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Sicily to France by plane, car ferry, car, bus, train, or night train

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Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CTA - MRS
4h 39m
€51–181
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Pariscar
30h 25m
€226–351
Bus via Rome
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
2. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Parisbus FlixBus N1503
36h 1m
€149–259
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
30h 21m
€237–464
Fly Palermo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane PMO - MRS
5h 1m
€51–203
Fly Palermo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PMO - LYS
5h 25m
€75–212
Fly Palermo Airport to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PMO - ORY
5h 51m
€74–236
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane CTA - ORY
5h 29m
€69–204
Fly Palermo Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane PMO - BOD
5h 46m
€51–178
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
31h 50m
€266–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to METZ - Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
39h 51m

Sicily to France by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

36h 1mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,089.5 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and France?

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Hôtel de Ville via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo Terminal Bus, Rome Tiburtina Bus station, Paris, and Porte Maillot in around 36h 1m.

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