How to travel from Genoa to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Genoa and Syracuse is around 1,004km (624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Genoa to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. 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 Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Siracusa.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa S. Giovanni and then to Siracusa - Corso Umberto.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Genoa and Syracuse is around 1,004km (624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 976km (606 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Genoa and Syracuse by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Syracuse. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Genoa and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 17h 45m.

Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Genoa and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 35m, 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 Genoa and Syracuse. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa S. Giovanni. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

Lirosi Linee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Genoa and Syracuse. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Genoa to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Genoa to Syracuse

Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Syracuse

Transport options from Genoa to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
3h 35m
€52($52)
hourly1,004km (624 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
€75($75)
every 4 hours1,018km (633 miles)
Train to Pavia, plane and bus4h 55m
€120($120)
every 2 hours1,211km (753 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus5h 40m
€74($74)
every 4 hours1,301km (809 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 45m
€84($84)
every 4 hours1,267km (787 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane and bus5h 60m
€90($90)
hourly1,298km (806 miles)
Train + 1 similar
15h 35m
€110($110)
once daily1,320km (820 miles)
Train to Siracusa17h 45m
€130($130)
once daily1,307km (812 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 30m
€95($95)
4 times a week1,476km (917 miles)
Bus via Florence20hrs
€40($40)
twice daily1,445km (898 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 20m
€205($205)
hourly1,332km (828 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