The distance between Bologna and Syracuse is around 913km (567 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Bologna 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.
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Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.
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Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Siracusa.
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Take the bus to Syracuse bus station.
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Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Siracusa.
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Syracuse.
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There are several options for getting from Bologna to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).
The distance between Bologna and Syracuse is around 913km (567 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 890km (553 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bologna and Syracuse by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Syracuse. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bologna 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 13h 25m.
ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Bologna and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Syracuse. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 18h 55m.
Itabus, FlixBus and Azienda Siciliana Trasporti run regular bus services between Bologna and Syracuse. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bologna to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 2h 50m | €61($61) | hourly | 913km (567 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | €110($110) | hourly | 934km (580 miles) |
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane and bus | 3h 60m | €88($88) | every 4 hours | 1,136km (706 miles) |
Train to Venezia Mestre, plane and bus | 4h 30m | €79($79) | hourly | 1,146km (712 miles) |
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and bus | 4h 40m | €77($77) | hourly | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 13h 25m | €95($95) | once daily | 1,179km (733 miles) |
Train via Firenze S.M.N. | 15h 55m | €125($125) | 5 times a week | 1,169km (726 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 18h 55m | €24($24) | twice daily | 1,312km (815 miles) |
Bus via Modica | 20hrs | €78($78) | once daily | 1,369km (851 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 40m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12hrs | €185($185) | hourly | 1,208km (751 miles) |
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