How to travel from Ancona to Syracuse, Italy
The distance between Ancona and Syracuse is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ancona to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Syracuse → Ancona if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ancona (AOI) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Siracusa.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€90($90)
Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Siracusa.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€82($82)
Bus
Take the bus to Catania and then to Siracusa - Von Platen.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€62($62)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Syracuse.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and Syracuse
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ancona to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Ancona and Syracuse is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 745km (463 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Ancona and Syracuse by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ancona to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Syracuse. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ancona to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.
Trenitalia run train services between Ancona and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 10m, 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 Ancona and Syracuse. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ancona to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.
FlixBus, Interbus and Itabus run regular bus services between Ancona and Syracuse. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ancona to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Ancona (AOI) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Syracuse is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Syracuse. Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Ancona to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Ancona (AOI) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ancona and Syracuse
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €130($130) | every 2 hours | 772km (480 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | €125($125) | hourly | 1,117km (694 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, plane and bus | 6h 40m | €67($67) | 5 times a day | 908km (564 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 55m | €90($90) | 4 times a day | 1,100km (684 miles) |
Train | 15h 10m | €82($82) | once daily | 1,104km (686 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 45m | €62($62) | once daily | 1,112km (691 miles) |
| Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking | 17h 55m | €74($74) | twice daily | 1,116km (693 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 50m | €190($190) | hourly | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ancona and Syracuse
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Bus companies
Interbus
Train operators
Airports near Syracuse
The following major airports near Syracuse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Syracuse
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Syracuse
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 222km (138 miles) from Syracuse