The distance between Messina and Syracuse is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Messina to Syracuse by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Siracusa.
Take the bus to Catania Central Bus Station and then to Siracusa - Von Platen.
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There are several options for getting from Messina to Syracuse by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).
The distance between Messina and Syracuse is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Messina and Syracuse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Syracuse is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Syracuse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Messina and Syracuse. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Messina and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 2h 35m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Messina and Syracuse. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Syracuse. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Messina and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 15m.
Itabus, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, SAIS Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Interbus run regular bus services between Messina and Syracuse. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the train to Siracusa. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Messina and Syracuse. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Syracuse is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | €35($35) | 5 times a day | 176km (109 miles) |
Bus via Catania Central Bus Station + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €16($16) | hourly | 167km (104 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | every 20 mins | 180km (112 miles) | |
Drive | 1h 45m | €24($24) | on demand | 160km (99 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
SAIS Autolinee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
The following major airports near Syracuse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.