How to travel from Ventimiglia to Trapani, Italy

The distance between Ventimiglia and Trapani is around 988km (614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Ventimiglia to Trapani by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TrapaniVentimiglia if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Termini then Palermo Centrale and then to Trapani.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovani and then to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Trapani.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventimiglia and Trapani

There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Trapani by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Ventimiglia and Trapani is around 988km (614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 763km (474 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Ventimiglia and Trapani by train, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Trapani is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and Trapani is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Trapani. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia to Trapani. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Termini, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Ventimiglia and Trapani. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 50m, 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 Ventimiglia and Trapani. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to Trapani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovani. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Lirosi Linee, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus and Segesta Autolinee S.p.A. run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and Trapani. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ventimiglia to Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 5h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Trapani is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ventimiglia and Trapani

Transport options from Ventimiglia to Trapani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
5h 25m
€155($155)
twice a week1,039km (646 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
€71($71)
once daily988km (614 miles)
Train to Savona, plane6h 55m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,187km (738 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 30m
€90($90)
twice a week1,041km (647 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane and bus7h 20m
€84($84)
twice a week1,083km (673 miles)
Train to Savona, plane and bus8hrs
€135($135)
twice a week1,293km (803 miles)
Train
22h 50m
€130($130)
once daily1,694km (1,053 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
24h 45m
€155($155)
once a week1,038km (645 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
€135($135)
3 times a week1,911km (1,188 miles)
Bus via Turin1 day 5h
€110($110)
once a week2,123km (1,319 miles)
Car and Ferry
24hrs
€145($145)
6 times a week1,138km (707 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