How to travel from San Gimignano to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Syracuse is around 906km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from San Gimignano 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Areoporto Di Peretola then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus via Catania

Take the bus to Catania and then to Siracusa - Von Platen.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Siracusa.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Syracuse by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between San Gimignano and Syracuse is around 906km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 798km (496 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from San Gimignano and Syracuse by train, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Syracuse is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Syracuse. We recommend that you take the bus to Areoporto Di Peretola then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Syracuse. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena-Via Tozzi and Ferrovia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.

Itabus, FlixBus and Interbus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Syracuse. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 35m 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 Syracuse. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 San Gimignano to Syracuse. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 4h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Syracuse is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Syracuse

Transport options from San Gimignano to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
€100($100)
5 times a week906km (563 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
€58($58)
every 20 mins1,070km (665 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
€66($66)
hourly956km (594 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and bus5hrs
€83($83)
hourly1,083km (673 miles)
Bus via Catania + 1 similar
17h 25m
€67($67)
once daily1,175km (730 miles)
Bus17h 35m
€30($30)
twice daily1,189km (739 miles)
Train and Ferry
11h 30m
€105($105)
4 times a day1,163km (723 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 15m
€165($165)
hourly1,099km (683 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