How to travel from Forli to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Forli and Marsala is around 808km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Forli to Marsala 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale, Roma Termini then Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna - Autostazione Piazza XX Settembre and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forli and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Forli to Marsala by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Forli and Marsala is around 808km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Forli and Marsala by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Forli to Marsala is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Forli and Marsala is to take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Forli and Marsala. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Forli to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale, Roma Termini, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Forli and Marsala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 25m, 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 Forli and Marsala. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forli to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna - Autostazione Piazza XX Settembre. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.

Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A., Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Sulga Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Forli and Marsala. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forli to Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Forli (FRL) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. 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 Forli to Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Forli (FRL) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forli to Marsala is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Forli to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Forli and Marsala

Transport options from Forli to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 50m
€115($115)
5 times a day831km (517 miles)
Plane and Bus3hrs
€100($100)
every 3 hours808km (502 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 45m
€125($125)
every 4 hours920km (572 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus4h 35m
€105($105)
every 4 hours935km (581 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
13h 45m
€120($120)
every 4 hours1,445km (898 miles)
Train
17h 25m
€115($115)
once daily1,449km (900 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 15m
€89($89)
3 times a week1,609km (1,000 miles)
Bus via Roma Tiburtina22h 20m
€86($86)
6 times a week1,496km (930 miles)
Car and Ferry
23h 35m
€140($140)
6 times a week1,087km (675 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala