The distance between Syracuse and Rome is around 633km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Syracuse to Rome 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.
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Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Rome (FCO).
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Take the train to Roma Termini.
Take the bus to Naples and then to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
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Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Rome.
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There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Rome by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Syracuse and Rome is around 633km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (366 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Syracuse and Rome by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Rome is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Rome is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Rome. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Syracuse and Rome with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 11h 30m.
Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Rome. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Syracuse and Rome. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Syracuse and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 14hrs.
FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Itabus run regular bus services between Syracuse and Rome. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Rome. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Syracuse to Rome. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Rome is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 10m | €36($36) | hourly | 633km (393 miles) |
Bus to Catania Airport, Fly | 4hrs | €80($80) | hourly | 951km (591 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 50m | €69($69) | every 20 mins | 749km (465 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4hrs | €64($64) | hourly | 666km (414 miles) |
Train | 11h 30m | €65($65) | every 20 mins | 827km (514 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13hrs | €55($55) | 5 times a week | 903km (561 miles) |
Bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni | 14hrs | €24($24) | twice daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 55m | €130($130) | hourly | 854km (531 miles) |
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Interbus
Marino Autolinee
The following major airports near Rome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.