How to travel from Gallipoli to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Gallipoli and Syracuse is around 648km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gallipoli to Syracuse by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Brindisi - Autorità Portuale then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gallipoli and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Gallipoli to Syracuse by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Gallipoli and Syracuse is around 648km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)

It takes around 11h 10m to get from Gallipoli and Syracuse by bus.

The quickest way to get from Gallipoli to Syracuse is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Gallipoli and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gallipoli and Syracuse. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi - Autorità Portuale then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gallipoli and Syracuse. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gallipoli and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 13hrs.

FlixBus, Interbus and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Gallipoli and Syracuse. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gallipoli to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi - Autorità Portuale then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Gallipoli to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania and then to Siracusa - Von Platen. instead which will take 11h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gallipoli to Syracuse is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Gallipoli to Syracuse

Compare travel optionsbetween Gallipoli and Syracuse

Transport options from Gallipoli to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
€125($125)
once a week1,176km (731 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 5m
€63($63)
every 2 hours692km (430 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 25m
€77($77)
once a week1,764km (1,096 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 10m
€42($42)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Bus to Siracusa - Corso Umberto13hrs
€60($60)
twice daily810km (503 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 55m
€100($100)
hourly648km (402 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