There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse to Sicily 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 Siracusa Bus Terminal to Palermo stationbus Siracusa
3h 53m€16–36Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centraletrain 5503 / ...
5h 13m€40–68Drive 261.5 km
- Drive from Syracuse to Palermocar 261.5 km
2h 58m€41–60Bus via Catania Airport (CTA)
- Take the bus from Siracusa - Von Platen to Catania Airportbus Siracusa
- Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Sais Autolinee / ...
5h 10m€17–40
Syracuse to Sicily by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse to Sicily is to bus which costs €15 - €40 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse to Sicily is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Siracusa Bus Terminal and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Syracuse to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Siracusa and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Syracuse and Sicily is 261 km. The road distance is 261.5 km.
The best way to get from Syracuse to Sicily without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs €15 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Syracuse to Sicily, including transfers.
Syracuse to Sicily bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Siracusa Bus Terminal station.
Syracuse to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Siracusa station.
The best way to get from Syracuse to Sicily is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs €15 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Syracuse, Italy and Sicily, Italy?
Interbus operates a bus from Siracusa Bus Terminal to Palermo station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €13–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Siracusa to Palermo Notarbartolo via Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa and Palermo Centrale in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Siracusa to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 0935 22 460
- Website
- interbus.it
Bus from Siracusa Bus Terminal to Palermo station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Schedules at
- interbus.it
Bus from Siracusa - Von Platen to Catania Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- interbus.it
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.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 Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse to Sicily bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Palermo station.
Syracuse to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse to Sicily is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Syracuse to Sicily.
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