How to travel from Portofino to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Portofino and Syracuse is around 1,011km (628 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Portofino to Syracuse by bus, plane, train, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Via Rebora distributore then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Siracusa.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Villa S. Giovanni and then to Siracusa - Corso Umberto.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then take the bus to Syracuse bus station.

  • Duration22h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portofino and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Portofino to Syracuse by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Portofino and Syracuse is around 1,011km (628 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 954km (593 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Portofino and Syracuse by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Portofino to Syracuse is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Syracuse is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portofino and Syracuse. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portofino to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chiavari and Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Portofino and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16hrs, 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 Portofino and Syracuse. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Via Fiume Sotto Ponte F.S., Genova V.le Caviglia and Villa S. Giovanni. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

Lirosi Linee and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Portofino and Syracuse. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 20h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the bus to Via Rebora distributore then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Portofino to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the bus to Via Rebora distributore then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 5h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Syracuse is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

How do I get from Portofino to Syracuse

Compare travel optionsbetween Portofino and Syracuse

Transport options from Portofino to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
5h 10m
€58($58)
hourly1,041km (647 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 45m
€72($72)
every 4 hours1,011km (628 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 30m
€125($125)
every 2 hours1,251km (777 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus7h 10m
€80($80)
every 2 hours1,338km (832 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane7h 15m
€90($90)
every 2 hours1,304km (810 miles)
Train
16hrs
€140($140)
once daily1,303km (810 miles)
Bus
20h 10m
€100($100)
4 times a week1,518km (943 miles)
Train and Bus
22h 40m
€46($46)
once a week1,449km (900 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 10m
€200($200)
hourly1,317km (818 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