How to travel from Syracuse to Trapani, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Trapani is around 363km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Syracuse to Trapani 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 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo station and then to Trapani Via Marsala.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Trapani.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance363km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Trapani

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Trapani by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 50m. 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 €230 ($230).

The distance between Syracuse and Trapani is around 363km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Syracuse and Trapani by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Trapani is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Syracuse and Trapani. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Syracuse and Trapani. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Trapani. 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 4h 50m.

Interbus, Segesta Autolinee S.p.A., Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and FlixBus run regular bus services between Syracuse and Trapani. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 50m 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 Trapani. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Trapani is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Trapani. 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 Trapani. The distance is around 363km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Trapani is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Syracuse to Trapani

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Trapani

Transport options from Syracuse to Trapani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 10m
€230($230)
5 times a day493km (306 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
€25($25)
every 20 mins366km (227 miles)
Bus via Catania Via Archimede5h 30m
€27($27)
once daily390km (242 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€38($38)
twice daily433km (269 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, Bus6h 25m
€42($42)
once daily444km (276 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€55($55)
on demand363km (226 miles)

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Airports near Trapani

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Trapani
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Trapani
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Trapani