How to travel from Alberobello to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Alberobello and Marsala is around 646km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Alberobello to Marsala by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Bari, plane

Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto, Messina then Palermo Via Oreto and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Taranto then take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Salerno then Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alberobello and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Alberobello to Marsala by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Alberobello and Marsala is around 646km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 530km (329 miles)

It takes around 13h 35m to get from Alberobello and Marsala by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Alberobello to Marsala is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Alberobello and Marsala is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alberobello and Marsala. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alberobello to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Martina Franca, Taranto, Salerno, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Alberobello and Marsala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alberobello and Marsala. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alberobello to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taranto, Messina, Palermo Via Oreto and Oreto - Errante. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici, FlixBus, Sais Regional and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Alberobello and Marsala. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alberobello to Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Alberobello to Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto then take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 13h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alberobello to Marsala is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Alberobello to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Alberobello and Marsala

Transport options from Alberobello to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bari, plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
€75($75)
twice daily646km (402 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
€105($105)
twice daily1,342km (834 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
11h 25m
€77($77)
once daily814km (506 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
€68($68)
once daily883km (549 miles)
Bus and Ferry
13h 35m
€61($61)
once daily920km (572 miles)
Train
17hrs
€95($95)
once daily1,077km (669 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 50m
€115($115)
hourly760km (472 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

The following major airports near Marsala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala