How to travel from Syracuse to Perugia, Italy
The distance between Syracuse and Perugia is around 739km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Syracuse to Perugia 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 Perugia → Syracuse if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Perugia (PEG).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€120($120)
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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 Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to Foligno.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€89($89)
Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Perugia.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€75($75)
Bus
Take the bus to Naples and then to Perugia.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€58($58)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Perugia.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Perugia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Perugia by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Syracuse and Perugia is around 739km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 715km (444 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Syracuse and Perugia by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Perugia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Perugia is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Perugia. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.
Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Perugia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 60m, 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 Perugia. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.
FlixBus, Inter Saj, Itabus, Sulga Autolinee, Autolinee Liscio, Autolinee Federico and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Syracuse and Perugia. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 35m 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 Perugia. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Perugia (PEG). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Perugia is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Perugia. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Perugia. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Perugia (PEG). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Perugia is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Perugia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 6 similar | 3hrs | €120($120) | twice daily | 739km (459 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | €125($125) | 6 times a week | 921km (572 miles) |
| Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train | 4h 55m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 915km (569 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 25m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 995km (618 miles) |
| Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train | 5h 35m | €61($61) | every 2 hours | 822km (511 miles) |
| Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train | 6hrs | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train | 6h 35m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 1,090km (678 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 40m | €89($89) | every 4 hours | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Train | 13h 60m | €75($75) | once daily | 1,016km (631 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 35m | €58($58) | once daily | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Bus via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni | 16h 20m | €47($47) | twice daily | 1,067km (663 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 20m | €185($185) | hourly | 999km (621 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Syracuse and Perugia
Bus companies
Interbus
Inter Saj
Sulga Autolinee
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Airports near Perugia
The following major airports near Perugia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Perugia
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Perugia
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Perugia