How to travel from Pescara to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Pescara and Marsala is around 736km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 14h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pescara to Marsala by car, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MarsalaPescara if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini then Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Naples then take a ferry to Termini Imerese then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pescara and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Pescara to Marsala by car, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 18h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 14h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Pescara and Marsala is around 736km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)

It takes around 14h 10m to get from Pescara and Marsala by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Pescara to Marsala is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 14h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Pescara and Marsala is to 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 Pescara and Marsala. It typically takes around 18h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pescara to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Pescara and Marsala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 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 Pescara and Marsala. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pescara to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Prontobus, FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Pescara and Marsala. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pescara to Marsala. We recommend that you drive to Naples then take a ferry to Termini Imerese then drive to Marsala. instead which will take 14h 10m.

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 Pescara to Marsala. We recommend that you drive to Naples then take a ferry to Termini Imerese then drive to Marsala. instead which will take 14h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pescara to Marsala is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 10m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Pescara to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Pescara and Marsala

Transport options from Pescara to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
17hrs
€95($95)
5 times a week1,369km (851 miles)
Bus via Naples18h 10m
€66($66)
6 times a week1,214km (754 miles)
Train
18h 45m
€100($100)
once daily1,271km (790 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 10m
€135($135)
once a week736km (457 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Pescara and Marsala

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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