How to travel from Syracuse to Crotone, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Crotone is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Syracuse to Crotone by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CrotoneSyracuse 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 Crotone (CRV).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

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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 Lamezia Terme C. and then to Crotone.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Lamezia Terme C. and then to Crotone.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme and then to Crotone - Terminal Autolinee Romano.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Crotone

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Crotone by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Syracuse and Crotone is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Syracuse and Crotone by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Crotone is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Crotone is to take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Crotone. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Crotone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Crotone. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Syracuse and Crotone. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Crotone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lamezia Terme and Lamezia Terme Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

FlixBus and Autolinee Romano run regular bus services between Syracuse and Crotone. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 50m 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 Crotone. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Crotone (CRV). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Crotone is Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Crotone. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 Crotone. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C. and then to Crotone. instead which will take 5h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Crotone is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Syracuse to Crotone

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Crotone

Transport options from Syracuse to Crotone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 50m
€225($225)
hourly1,821km (1,132 miles)
Train and Ferry
5h 60m
€40($40)
every 20 mins393km (244 miles)
Train
7h 30m
€31($31)
once daily392km (243 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
€32($32)
once daily450km (279 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 35m
€71($71)
hourly380km (236 miles)

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Airports near Crotone

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

SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Crotone
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Crotone
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Crotone