How to travel from Ravenna to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Ravenna and Marsala is around 833km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ravenna to Marsala by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Forli (FRL) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Civitavecchia then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ravenna and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Ravenna to Marsala by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Ravenna and Marsala is around 833km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (457 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Ravenna and Marsala by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Ravenna to Marsala is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Ravenna and Marsala is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ravenna and Marsala. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ravenna to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Faenza, Bologna Centrale, Roma Termini, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Ravenna and Marsala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 40m, 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 Ravenna and Marsala. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ravenna to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19h 20m.

Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Sulga Autolinee run regular bus services between Ravenna and Marsala. Buses run twice a week and take around 19h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ravenna to Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Forli (FRL) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Ravenna to Marsala. We recommend that you fly from Forli (FRL) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ravenna to Marsala is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ravenna and Marsala

Transport options from Ravenna to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
3h 35m
€140($140)
every 4 hours833km (517 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 15m
€69($69)
6 times a week1,050km (652 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 10m
€200($200)
4 times a day864km (537 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
€100($100)
4 times a day956km (594 miles)
Train
18h 40m
€130($130)
once daily1,467km (911 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 20m
€120($120)
twice a week1,655km (1,029 miles)
Bus via Roma Tiburtina20hrs
€110($110)
6 times a week1,582km (983 miles)
Car and Ferry
19hrs
€165($165)
once a week1,315km (817 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