How to travel from Padua to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Padua and Syracuse is around 1,035km (643 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Padua 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 Venice (VCE) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus via Gioia Tauro

Take the bus to Gioia Tauro and then to Siracusa.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)

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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 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Padua to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 20h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Padua and Syracuse is around 1,035km (643 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 970km (603 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Padua and Syracuse by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Padua to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padua and Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padua and Syracuse. It typically takes around 20h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Padua and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 20h 35m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Padua and Syracuse. Buses run twice daily and take around 20h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Padua to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Padua to Syracuse

Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and Syracuse

Transport options from Padua to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3h 35m
€81($81)
hourly1,037km (644 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 50m
€86($86)
every 2 hours1,103km (685 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus3h 50m
€77($77)
hourly1,035km (643 miles)
Train to Trieste Airport, plane and bus4h 35m
€75($75)
hourly1,141km (709 miles)
Bus via Gioia Tauro + 1 similar
19h 40m
€76($76)
once daily1,401km (870 miles)
Bus20h 35m
€24($24)
twice daily1,430km (889 miles)
Train and Ferry
11h 40m
€115($115)
once daily1,298km (806 miles)
Car and Ferry
13hrs
€200($200)
hourly1,322km (822 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