How to travel from Milan to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Milan and Syracuse is around 1,078km (670 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Milan to Syracuse 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Siracusa.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

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

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Siracusa.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Milan to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Milan and Syracuse is around 1,078km (670 miles).

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Milan and Syracuse by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Syracuse is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Syracuse. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 19h 40m.

ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Milan and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 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 Milan and Syracuse. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in san donato m3 and Catania. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Interbus run regular bus services between Milan and Syracuse. Buses run twice daily and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Milan to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Milan to Syracuse

Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Syracuse

Transport options from Milan to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
3h 10m
€105($105)
hourly1,078km (670 miles)
Fly to Catania (CTA), Bus3h 40m
€70($70)
hourly1,159km (720 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
€71($71)
hourly1,125km (699 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€105($105)
every 20 mins1,273km (791 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
€95($95)
hourly1,277km (794 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane and bus4h 50m
€66($66)
every 2 hours1,139km (708 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14h 35m
€110($110)
once daily1,389km (863 miles)
Train to Siracusa19h 40m
€140($140)
once daily1,448km (900 miles)
Bus
19hrs
€77($77)
twice daily1,439km (894 miles)
Train and Ferry
11h 25m
€120($120)
every 20 mins1,385km (861 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 45m
€215($215)
hourly1,404km (873 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