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

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Sicily is to bus and car ferry which costs €40 - €75 and takes 16h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apulia to Sicily is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs €60 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Apulia and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Apulia to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Bari and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Apulia to Sicily?

The distance between Apulia and Sicily is 449 km.

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

The best way to get from Apulia to Sicily without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Apulia to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Apulia to Sicily bus from?

Apulia to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bari station.

Train, bus or fly from Apulia to Sicily?

The best way to get from Apulia to Sicily is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 11h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Apulia to Sicily bus arrive?

Apulia to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5996+ hotels available in Sicily.

Apulia to Sicily - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Apulia to Sicily by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
1h 58m
€63–154
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari to Salernobus Bari / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Palermocarferry
16h 27m
€42–72
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
11h 28m
€69–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
12h 24m
€58–97
Fly to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
2h 27m
€76–169
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermocar
7h 46m
€102–152

Apulia to Sicily by train and bus (Trenitalia)

8Weekly Services

11h 28mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 448.6 km
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bari Centrale to Piazza Boiardo via Lamezia Terme C., Palermo Centrale, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 11h 28m.

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