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

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Sicily is to bus via Naples which costs €30 - €70 and takes 15h 29m.

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 47m and costs €70 - €200.

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 FS Park - Via Capruzzi and arriving at John Lennon 100 via Messina Piazza della Repubblica and Regione Siciliana Oreto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Apulia and Sicily?

No, there is no direct train from Apulia to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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 50m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m 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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi station.

Where do I catch the Apulia to Sicily train from?

Apulia to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bari Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Apulia to Sicily?

The best way to get from Apulia to Sicily is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Apulia to Sicily bus arrive?

Apulia to Sicily bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Messina Main Train Station.

Where does the Apulia to Sicily train arrive?

Apulia to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

How do I get a train ticket from Apulia to Sicily?

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Where can I stay near Sicily?

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Apulia to Sicily - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Apulia to Sicily by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BRI - CTA
1h 47m
€71–194
Bus via Naples
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari Bus Terminal - FS Park to Napoli, Autostazione MetroparkMarinoBus 328 / ...
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal BusItabus
15h 29m
€33–69
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo CentraleIc
11h 50m
€43–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Messina Main Train StationItabus
2. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via OretoSais Autolinee 8860 / ...
12h 30m
€38–90
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermo
7h 43m
€104–154
Fly Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BRI - PMO
2h 20m
€83–216
Fly Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)BRI - CIY
4h 20m
€123–402
Fly Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BDS - CTA
5h 6m
€67–195

Apulia to Sicily by train (Trenitalia)

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11h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.6 km
Duration: 1h 47m

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

Ryanair flies from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bari Centrale to Palermo Notarbartolo via Lamezia Terme C. and Palermo Centrale in around 11h 50m.

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