What is the cheapest way to get from Acireale to Sicily?

The cheapest way to get from Acireale to Sicily is to train which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Acireale to Sicily?

The fastest way to get from Acireale to Sicily is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Acireale and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Acireale to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Acireale and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Catania and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Acireale to Sicily?

The distance between Acireale and Sicily is 258 km. The road distance is 227.1 km.

How do I travel from Acireale to Sicily without a car?

The best way to get from Acireale to Sicily without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €17 - €27.

How long does it take to get from Acireale to Sicily?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Acireale to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acireale to Sicily bus from?

Acireale to Sicily bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Acireale station.

Train or bus from Acireale to Sicily?

The best way to get from Acireale to Sicily is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €17 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Acireale to Sicily bus arrive?

Acireale to Sicily bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Catania station.

Can I drive from Acireale to Sicily?

Yes, the driving distance between Acireale to Sicily is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Acireale to Sicily.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Sicily.

Acireale to Sicily - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Acireale to Sicily by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain 5503 / ...
4h 53m
€17–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Acireale to Cataniabus
2. Take the bus from Catania to Palermobus N592 / ...
5h 7m
Drive 227.1 km
1. Drive from Acireale to Palermocar 227.1 km
2h 42m
€36–51
Bus via Caltanissetta
1. Take the bus from Acireale to Cataniabus
2. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Caltanissettabus
3. Take the bus from Caltanissetta to Palermobus
6h 15m

Acireale to Sicily by train and bus (Trenitalia)

39Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Acireale to Sicily.

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Distance: 257.6 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Acireale, Italy and Sicily, Italy?

Trenitalia operates a train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Acireale to Piazza Boiardo via Catania, Palermo, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 5h 7m.

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