How to travel from Capri to Trapani, Italy
The distance between Capri and Trapani is around 456km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Capri to Trapani by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Trapani → Capri if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Palermo Centrale and then to Trapani.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the bus to Messina Main Train Station and then to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€80($80)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Naples and then to Termini Imerese then drive to Trapani.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Capri and Trapani
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Capri to Trapani by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Capri and Trapani is around 456km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (198 miles)
It takes around 9h 20m to get from Capri and Trapani by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Capri to Trapani is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Capri and Trapani is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Capri and Trapani. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Capri and Trapani. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Capri to Trapani. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Trapani is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Trapani. 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 Capri to Trapani. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 9h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Capri to Trapani is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).
Compare travel optionsbetween Capri and Trapani
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €105($105) | twice a week | 482km (300 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 3h 60m | €125($125) | 5 times a day | 730km (454 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 14h 25m | €90($90) | once daily | 885km (550 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 9h 20m | €89($89) | once a week | 762km (473 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 11h 55m | €80($80) | 4 times a week | 857km (532 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, bus | 12h 50m | €75($75) | once a week | 456km (283 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, bus | 14hrs | €62($62) | once a week | 907km (564 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 11h 25m | €105($105) | once a week | 503km (312 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Capri and Trapani
Ferry operators
Alicost
Blu Jet
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Grandi Navi Veloci
Train operators
Bus companies
Segesta Autolinee S.p.A.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Airlines
Airports near Trapani
The following major airports near Trapani offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Trapani
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Trapani
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Trapani