How to travel from Syracuse to Imperia, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Imperia is around 1,093km (679 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

13 routes found

We've found 13 different ways to get from Syracuse to Imperia 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 ImperiaSyracuse if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Catania Airport, plane

Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the bus to Imperia Piazza Dante.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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6 similiar routes

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to Livorno Centrale then take the bus to Imperia Piazza Dante.

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Imperia.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni and then to Imperia - Oneglia Piazza Dante.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

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 Imperia.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Imperia

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Imperia by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Syracuse and Imperia is around 1,093km (679 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 990km (615 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Syracuse and Imperia by bus, plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Imperia is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Imperia is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Imperia. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Syracuse and Imperia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 15m, 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 Imperia. It typically takes around 20h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni and Villa San Giovani. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 55m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Lirosi Linee, Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, FlixBus and SAIS Autolinee run regular bus services between Syracuse and Imperia. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 20h 55m 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 Imperia. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Imperia. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Imperia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Imperia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Imperia. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Imperia. instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Imperia is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Syracuse to Imperia

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Imperia

Transport options from Syracuse to Imperia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Catania Airport, plane + 6 similar
5h 35m
€115($115)
twice a week1,172km (728 miles)
Bus to Catania Airport, Fly5h 55m
€200($200)
hourly1,144km (711 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 35m
€120($120)
twice daily1,344km (835 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 50m
€125($125)
every 3 hours1,093km (679 miles)
Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train6h 45m
€150($150)
every 4 hours1,324km (823 miles)
Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train7h 20m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,369km (850 miles)
Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train7h 25m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,403km (872 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
13h 5m
€125($125)
twice a week1,427km (887 miles)
Train + 1 similar
17h 15m
€115($115)
once daily1,426km (886 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe20h 30m
€130($130)
once daily1,414km (878 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 55m
€95($95)
3 times a week1,564km (972 miles)
Bus via Catania Via Archimede1 day 1h
€95($95)
twice daily1,826km (1,135 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 30m
€265($265)
hourly1,448km (900 miles)

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Airports near Imperia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Imperia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
197km (123 miles) from Imperia
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Imperia