How to travel from Naples to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Naples and Marsala is around 450km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Naples to Marsala 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 Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Termini Imerese then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Naples to Marsala by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Naples and Marsala is around 450km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Naples and Marsala by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Naples to Marsala is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Marsala is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Naples and Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Naples and Marsala. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Naples to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Naples and Marsala. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) 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 Naples to Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Marsala is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

How do I get from Naples to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Marsala

Transport options from Naples to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 40m
€58($58)
every 4 hours450km (280 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€125($125)
hourly676km (420 miles)
Train to Roma Termini, Fly3h 15m
€145($145)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 50m
€67($67)
once daily818km (509 miles)
Ferry and Bus
12h 50m
€62($62)
once daily477km (296 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
€55($55)
twice a week901km (560 miles)
Ferry and Car
10h 55m
€70($70)
4 times a week488km (303 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

The following major airports near Marsala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala