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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Tarifa is to fly and train and bus which costs €90 - €230 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Tarifa is to fly and car ferry which takes 9h 15m and costs €150 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Tarifa?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Tarifa via Palermo, Milan and Merida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct ferry between Sicily and Tarifa?

No, there is no direct ferry from Sicily to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Tarifa via Port of Civitavecchia and Port of Tangier Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from Sicily to Tarifa?

The distance between Sicily and Tarifa is 1785 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Tarifa without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 47h 12m and costs €360 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Sicily to Tarifa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Tarifa bus from?

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

Where does the Sicily to Tarifa bus arrive?

Sicily to Tarifa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where can I stay near Tarifa?

There are 1167+ hotels available in Tarifa.

Sicily to Tarifa - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Sicily to Tarifa by plane, car ferry, bus, train, or 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 Palermo Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane PMO - TNG
2. Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
9h 42m
€84–567
Fly Palermo Airport to Málaga Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane PMO - AGP
2. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
3. Take the bus from Marbella Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus
10h 54m
€83–216
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Marseillebus
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algecirastrain Alv
47h 12m
€363–561
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Nice Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Algecirastrain Alv
2d 7h
€338–586
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Rome Termini Piazza Indipendenza to Port of Civitavecchiabus
3. Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
4. Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
3d 4h
€370–826
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane CTA - TNG
2. Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
9h 15m
€154–705
Fly Trapani Airport to Seville Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane TPS - SVQ
2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Jerez De La Fronteratrain
3. Take the bus from San Fernando to Tarifabus
10h 14m
€96–276
Fly Palermo Airport to Jerez Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane PMO - XRY
2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Tarifabus
11h 30m
€209–886
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Seville Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane CTA - SVQ
2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Jerez De La Fronteratrain
3. Take the bus from San Fernando to Tarifabus
10h 21m
€92–227
Fly Palermo Airport to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane PMO - GRX
2. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Malaga Eeaabus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Tarifabus
14h 39m
€95–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Meridabus
3. Take the bus from Merida to Tarifabus
2d 12h
€316–526
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Palermo to Civitavecchiaferry
2. Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
3. Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
3d 4h
€307–681

Sicily to Tarifa by train, bus, and foot

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2d 7hAverage Duration

€338Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,785.3 km
Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain?

You can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Tarifa via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo, Milan, and Merida in around 2d 12h.

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