How to travel from Salerno to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Syracuse is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Salerno to Syracuse by train, plane, bus, 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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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Train

Take the train to Siracusa.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Bus

Take the bus to Syracuse bus station.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Messina then take the bus to Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino and then to Siracusa - Von Platen.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Siracusa.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Syracuse by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Salerno and Syracuse is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Salerno and Syracuse by train, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Syracuse is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Syracuse. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salerno and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 8h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Salerno and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Salerno and Syracuse. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salerno and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 45m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Salerno and Syracuse. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Salerno to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Syracuse is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

How do I get from Salerno to Syracuse

Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Syracuse

Transport options from Salerno to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
3hrs
€46($46)
hourly502km (312 miles)
Train
8h 30m
€45($45)
twice daily562km (349 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€35($35)
twice daily639km (397 miles)
Ferry and Bus
12h 10m
€51($51)
once daily462km (287 miles)
Train and Ferry
6h 45m
€53($53)
4 times a day564km (350 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 35m
€90($90)
hourly599km (372 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