How to travel from Syracuse to Ostia, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Ostia is around 606km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out OstiaSyracuse 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 Rome (FCO).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Ostia

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Ostia by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Syracuse and Ostia is around 606km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (360 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Syracuse and Ostia by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Ostia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Ostia is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Ostia. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Basilica San Paolo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Ostia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12hrs, 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 Ostia. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and Ostiense/Efeso. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

Itabus run regular bus services between Syracuse and Ostia. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 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 Ostia. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Ostia. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Ostia is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Syracuse to Ostia

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Ostia

Transport options from Syracuse to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
€35($35)
hourly606km (376 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€68($68)
every 20 mins722km (448 miles)
Train
12hrs
€69($69)
once daily851km (529 miles)
Bus
15h 15m
€28($28)
twice daily933km (580 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 5m
€135($135)
hourly867km (539 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

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

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia