How to travel from Monopoli to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Monopoli and Syracuse is around 545km (338 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Monopoli to Syracuse by train, plane, bus, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Comiso (CIY) then take the train to Siracusa.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto Bus Station and then to Siracusa - Corso Umberto.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Caserta and then to Siracusa.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monopoli and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Monopoli to Syracuse by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Monopoli and Syracuse is around 545km (338 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (289 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Monopoli and Syracuse by train, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Monopoli to Syracuse is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Monopoli and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Monopoli and Syracuse. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Monopoli to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caserta and Aversa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Monopoli and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 45m, 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 Monopoli and Syracuse. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Monopoli to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taranto Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Marino Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici and FlixBus run regular bus services between Monopoli and Syracuse. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monopoli to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Monopoli to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monopoli to Syracuse is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Monopoli and Syracuse

Transport options from Monopoli to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 10m
€70($70)
every 20 mins693km (431 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 20m
€46($46)
hourly545km (338 miles)
Train to Brindisi, plane and bus4h 25m
€125($125)
hourly1,166km (725 miles)
Train to Caserta, plane and bus6h 25m
€69($69)
once daily797km (495 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€63($63)
4 times a week679km (422 miles)
Bus via Taranto Porto Mercantile10h 55m
€39($39)
once daily667km (415 miles)
Train
13h 45m
€82($82)
once daily968km (602 miles)
Car and Ferry
7hrs
€90($90)
hourly592km (368 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