How to travel from Syracuse to Bologna, Italy
The distance between Syracuse and Bologna is around 915km (568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Syracuse to Bologna by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bologna → Syracuse if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bologna (BLQ).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€61($61)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Bologna Centrale.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€105($105)
Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Bologna Centrale.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Catania Via Archimede and then to Bologna.
- Duration16h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€67($67)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Bologna.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Bologna
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Bologna by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 3hrs.
The distance between Syracuse and Bologna is around 915km (568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 890km (553 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Syracuse and Bologna by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Bologna is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €61 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Bologna is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Bologna. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Syracuse and Bologna. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 50m, 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 Syracuse and Bologna. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Via Archimede. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.
Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, FlixBus, SAIS Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Syracuse and Bologna. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Bologna. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Syracuse to Bologna. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Bologna is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €61 ($61).
Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Bologna
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 3hrs | €61($61) | hourly | 915km (568 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 50m | €110($110) | hourly | 935km (581 miles) |
| Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train | 4h 5m | €88($88) | every 4 hours | 1,137km (707 miles) |
| Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train | 4h 40m | €78($78) | hourly | 1,147km (713 miles) |
| Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train | 4h 55m | €77($77) | hourly | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 55m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 13h 50m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,179km (733 miles) |
| Train via Firenze Campo Marte | 17h 10m | €125($125) | twice a week | 1,169km (726 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 10m | €67($67) | twice daily | 1,231km (765 miles) |
| Bus via Villa San Giovanni | 16h 30m | €86($86) | twice a week | 1,290km (802 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 55m | €185($185) | hourly | 1,202km (747 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Syracuse and Bologna
Bus companies
Interbus
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
SAIS Autolinee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Airports near Bologna
The following major airports near Bologna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Bologna
Forlì Airport (FRL)
- Distance
- 67km (41 miles) from Bologna
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Bologna