How to travel from Venice to Syracuse, Italy
The distance between Venice and Syracuse is around 998km (620 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Venice to Syracuse by plane, bus, 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 Syracuse → Venice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Venice (VCE) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€63($63)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus via Verona
Take the bus to Verona then Catania and then to Siracusa - Von Platen.
- Duration20h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€88($88)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Siracusa.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Syracuse.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Syracuse
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Venice to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).
The distance between Venice and Syracuse is around 998km (620 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 963km (598 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Venice and Syracuse by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).
The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Venice and Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Venice and Syracuse. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Venice and Syracuse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 21h 35m.
Itabus, FlixBus and Interbus run regular bus services between Venice and Syracuse. Buses run twice daily and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Syracuse is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Syracuse. Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Syracuse is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).
Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Syracuse
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 3h 20m | €63($63) | hourly | 998km (620 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane and bus | 4h 20m | €89($89) | every 3 hours | 1,139km (708 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus | 4h 20m | €80($80) | hourly | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | €66($66) | hourly | 1,121km (697 miles) |
Bus via Verona + 1 similar | 20h 45m | €88($88) | once daily | 1,514km (941 miles) |
| Bus | 21h 35m | €24($24) | twice daily | 1,472km (915 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 10m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,335km (829 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 25m | €205($205) | hourly | 1,358km (844 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Venice and Syracuse
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Bus companies
Interbus
Train operators
Airports near Syracuse
The following major airports near Syracuse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Syracuse
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Syracuse
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 222km (138 miles) from Syracuse