How to travel from Syracuse to Brindisi, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Brindisi is around 604km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Syracuse to Brindisi by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Brindisi.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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 Brindisi.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Brindisi

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Brindisi by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Syracuse and Brindisi is around 604km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 458km (285 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Syracuse and Brindisi by bus.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Brindisi is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Brindisi is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Syracuse and Brindisi. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Brindisi. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Syracuse and Brindisi. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Syracuse and Brindisi with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 15m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and FlixBus run regular bus services between Syracuse and Brindisi. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m 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 Brindisi. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Brindisi is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Brindisi. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 Syracuse to Brindisi. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi. instead which will take 9h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Brindisi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Syracuse to Brindisi

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Brindisi

Transport options from Syracuse to Brindisi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
€48($48)
hourly1,096km (681 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
€72($72)
every 20 mins2,065km (1,283 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 45m
€57($57)
every 2 hours616km (383 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€50($50)
twice daily675km (420 miles)
Bus via Catania Via Archimede9h 45m
€37($37)
once daily631km (392 miles)
Car and Ferry
7hrs
€95($95)
hourly604km (376 miles)

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Airports near Brindisi

The following major airports near Brindisi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Brindisi
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Brindisi
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Brindisi