How to travel from Florence to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Florence and Syracuse is around 844km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Florence 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Siracusa.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania and then to Siracusa - Von Platen.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Ferry

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.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Florence and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Florence to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 17h 50m. 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 €95 ($95).

The distance between Florence and Syracuse is around 844km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 820km (509 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Florence and Syracuse by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Florence to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Florence and Syracuse. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Florence and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 15h 15m.

ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Florence and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Florence and Syracuse. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Florence 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 17h 25m.

FlixBus, Interbus and Itabus run regular bus services between Florence and Syracuse. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Florence to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) 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 Florence to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) 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 Florence to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Florence and Syracuse

Transport options from Florence to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 55m
€95($95)
hourly844km (524 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus3h 25m
€75($75)
hourly1,004km (624 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4hrs
€63($63)
hourly938km (583 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 40m
€90($90)
once daily1,088km (676 miles)
Train to Siracusa15h 15m
€110($110)
5 times a week1,073km (667 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 25m
€67($67)
once daily1,205km (749 miles)
Bus to Syracuse bus station17h 50m
€26($26)
twice daily1,219km (757 miles)
Train and Ferry
9h 55m
€100($100)
4 times a day1,084km (673 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 5m
€170($170)
hourly1,107km (688 miles)

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Airports near Syracuse

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

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Syracuse
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Syracuse
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Syracuse