How to travel from Assisi to Caltanissetta, Italy
The distance between Assisi and Caltanissetta is around 735km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Assisi to Caltanissetta by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caltanissetta → Assisi if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Perugia (PEG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina then Termini Imerese Gatto Carburanti Gas Station and then to Caltanissetta Bus Station.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€85($85)
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 Caltanissetta.
- Duration11hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Assisi and Caltanissetta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Assisi to Caltanissetta by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Assisi and Caltanissetta is around 735km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 632km (393 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Assisi and Caltanissetta by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Assisi to Caltanissetta is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Assisi and Caltanissetta is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Assisi and Caltanissetta. We recommend that you fly from Perugia (PEG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Assisi and Caltanissetta. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Assisi to Caltanissetta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Roma Tiburtina. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 17hrs.
Sulga Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and SAIS Autolinee run regular bus services between Assisi and Caltanissetta. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Assisi to Caltanissetta. We recommend that you fly from Perugia (PEG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Caltanissetta is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) 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 Assisi to Caltanissetta. We recommend that you fly from Perugia (PEG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Assisi to Caltanissetta is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Assisi and Caltanissetta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 50m | €195($195) | every 3 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
| Fly to Palermo (PMO), Train | 4h 5m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 735km (457 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 35m | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 929km (577 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 20m | €95($95) | once daily | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Bus via Rome Tiburtina + 1 similar | 16h 40m | €85($85) | 5 times a week | 1,243km (772 miles) |
| Bus | 17hrs | €69($69) | 6 times a week | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11hrs | €195($195) | hourly | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Assisi and Caltanissetta
Bus companies
Sulga Autolinee
Marino Autolinee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Airports near Caltanissetta
The following major airports near Caltanissetta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Caltanissetta
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Caltanissetta