How to travel from Rimini to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Rimini and Marsala is around 853km (530 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rimini to Marsala by train, plane, bus, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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2 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 Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rimini and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Rimini to Marsala by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Rimini and Marsala is around 853km (530 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 697km (433 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Rimini and Marsala by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Rimini to Marsala is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Rimini and Marsala is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and ItaloTreno run train services between Rimini 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 Rimini and Marsala. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rimini to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus, Autokar Polska and Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A. run regular bus services between Rimini and Marsala. 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 Rimini to Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Rimini to Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rimini to Marsala is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rimini and Marsala

Transport options from Rimini to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 55m
€195($195)
every 3 hours877km (545 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 30m
€145($145)
4 times a day853km (530 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus4h 5m
€100($100)
every 4 hours968km (602 miles)
Train
18h 40m
€130($130)
once daily1,495km (929 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 10m
€110($110)
4 times a week1,502km (933 miles)
Bus via Bologna20h 45m
€110($110)
6 times a week1,692km (1,051 miles)
Car and Ferry
18h 55m
€160($160)
once a week1,288km (801 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