How to travel from Venice to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Venice and Marsala is around 913km (567 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Venice to Marsala by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Venice Treviso (TSF) to Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Civitavecchia then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Venice to Marsala by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Venice and Marsala is around 913km (567 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 849km (528 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Venice and Marsala by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Marsala is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Marsala is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Marsala. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villa S.Giovanni, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Venice and Marsala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 10m, 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 Venice and Marsala. It typically takes around 21h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Venice to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 25m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Venice and Marsala. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 21h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Venice and Marsala. Flights depart from Venice Treviso (TSF) and arrive at Trapani (TPS). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Venice and Marsala with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Ryanair fly between Venice and Marsala. Flights depart from Venice Treviso (TSF) and and arrive into Trapani (TPS). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Venice to Marsala typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Venice Treviso (TSF) and and arrive into Trapani (TPS).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Venice to Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Trieste Airport then fly from Trieste (TRS) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Marsala is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

How do I get from Venice to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Marsala

Transport options from Venice to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 25m
€130($130)
on demand913km (567 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, Fly3h 30m
€200($200)
every 2 hours925km (575 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€265($265)
hourly1,021km (634 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
€105($105)
every 4 hours1,017km (632 miles)
Train
17h 10m
€135($135)
once daily1,538km (956 miles)
Bus
21h 25m
€115($115)
6 times a week1,730km (1,075 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
14h 30m
€135($135)
once daily1,539km (957 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 50m
€190($190)
once a week1,477km (918 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