How to travel from Pisa to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Pisa and Syracuse is around 858km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pisa 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 Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Roma Termini and then to Siracusa.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovani and then to Siracusa - Corso Umberto.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Siracusa.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pisa and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Pisa to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 18h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Pisa and Syracuse is around 858km (533 miles).

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Pisa and Syracuse by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Pisa to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Pisa and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pisa and Syracuse. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pisa and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 15h 50m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Pisa and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14hrs, 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 Pisa and Syracuse. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pisa to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovani and Villa San Giovanni. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.

Lirosi Linee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, People Mover and Itabus run regular bus services between Pisa and Syracuse. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pisa to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 2h 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 Pisa to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 2h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pisa to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

How do I get from Pisa to Syracuse

Compare travel optionsbetween Pisa and Syracuse

Transport options from Pisa to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 35m
€56($56)
hourly858km (533 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14hrs
€100($100)
once daily1,166km (724 miles)
Train to Siracusa15h 50m
€120($120)
once daily1,148km (713 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 35m
€86($86)
3 times a week1,305km (811 miles)
Bus via Piazza Stazione18h 45m
€26($26)
twice daily1,321km (821 miles)
Train and Ferry
11h 15m
€105($105)
4 times a day1,162km (722 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 60m
€185($185)
hourly1,210km (752 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