How to travel from Marsala to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Marsala and Syracuse is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marsala to Syracuse by bus, train, car and plane. 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 Trapani (TPS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus and then to Siracusa Bus Terminal.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Piraineto then Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa and then to Siracusa.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Syracuse.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance382km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Marsala to Syracuse by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Marsala and Syracuse is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Marsala and Syracuse by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marsala to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Syracuse, if you exclude driving, 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 Marsala and Syracuse. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marsala to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piraineto, Palermo Centrale and Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Marsala and Syracuse. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Marsala and Syracuse. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marsala to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Interbus, SAIS Autolinee and Azienda Siciliana Trasporti run regular bus services between Marsala and Syracuse. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marsala to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Trapani (TPS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Marsala and Syracuse. The distance is around 382km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Syracuse is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Syracuse

Transport options from Marsala to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 5m
€74($74)
5 times a day555km (345 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
€175($175)
every 4 hours381km (237 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€26($26)
every 20 mins420km (261 miles)
Bus via Palermo Terminal Bus6h 25m
€34($34)
every 3 hours435km (270 miles)
Train
7h 35m
€41($41)
4 times a day478km (297 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€58($58)
on demand382km (238 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