There are 4 ways to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Palermo Via Oreto 385 to Siracusa Bus Terminalbus Palermo
4h 56m€14–36Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain 5506 / ...
- Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Siracusatrain Re / ...
5h 44m€39–67Drive 264 km
- Drive from Palermo to Isola Ortigiacar 264 km
2h 59m€42–60Bus via Catania Airport (CTA)
- Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Corso Umbertobus Catania
5h 27m€16–27
Sicily to Isola Ortigia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia is to bus which costs €14 - €40 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Isola Ortigia. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Siracusa Bus Terminal via Palermo Via Oreto 385. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Isola Ortigia. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Siracusa via Palermo Centrale and Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Sicily and Isola Ortigia is 266 km. The road distance is 264 km.
The best way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs €14 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia, including transfers.
Sicily to Isola Ortigia bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Palermo Via Oreto 385 station.
Sicily to Isola Ortigia train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs €14 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Isola Ortigia, Italy?
Interbus operates a bus from Palermo Via Oreto 385 to Siracusa Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost €13–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Siracusa via Palermo Centrale and Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 0935 22 460
- Website
- interbus.it
Bus from Palermo Via Oreto 385 to Siracusa Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Schedules at
- interbus.it
Bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Corso Umberto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- interbus.it
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- [email protected]
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Corso Umberto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - Corso Umberto
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Sicily to Isola Ortigia bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Siracusa Bus Terminal station.
Sicily to Isola Ortigia train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sicily to Isola Ortigia is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Sicily to Isola Ortigia.
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