How to travel from San Gimignano to Marsala, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Marsala is around 781km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Marsala 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Roma Termini and then to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Marsala

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Marsala by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 4h 30m. 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between San Gimignano and Marsala is around 781km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 641km (398 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from San Gimignano and Marsala by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Marsala is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Marsala is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Marsala. It typically takes around 19h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2], Poggibonsi and Florence. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 15m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Marsala. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 19h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 San Gimignano to Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 4hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Marsala is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Marsala

Transport options from San Gimignano to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4hrs
€205($205)
hourly936km (582 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane5h 5m
€160($160)
hourly817km (508 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 30m
€130($130)
hourly781km (485 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
€54($54)
every 4 hours880km (547 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and bus5h 15m
€110($110)
every 4 hours1,028km (639 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and bus5h 50m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,043km (648 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 15m
€105($105)
6 times a week1,528km (950 miles)
Bus via Palermo19h 45m
€89($89)
twice daily1,428km (887 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
17h 20m
€120($120)
once daily1,372km (852 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus13h 35m
€130($130)
twice daily1,368km (850 miles)
Car and Ferry
17h 30m
€145($145)
once a week1,176km (731 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