How to travel from Syracuse to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Marsala is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Syracuse to Marsala by bus, train, car and plane. 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 Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo station and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Marsala.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Marsala by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Syracuse and Marsala is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Syracuse and Marsala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Marsala is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Marsala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Marsala. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Marsala. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 5m, 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 Marsala. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Interbus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Syracuse and Marsala. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 30m 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 Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Syracuse and Marsala. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Marsala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Syracuse to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Marsala

Transport options from Syracuse to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 25m
€230($230)
5 times a day494km (307 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€25($25)
every 20 mins420km (261 miles)
Train
8h 5m
€41($41)
twice daily487km (303 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€58($58)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala