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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Sicily is to fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Sicily is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Rrogozhinë, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati, Bari and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

How far is it from Athens to Sicily?

The distance between Athens and Sicily is 821 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Sicily without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Athens to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Sicily bus from?

Athens to Sicily bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Sicily?

The best way to get from Athens to Sicily is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 10m.

Where does the Athens to Sicily bus arrive?

Athens to Sicily bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Rrogozhinë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Sicily?

Sicily is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 4:40 PM in Athens and 3:40 PM in Sicily.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5726+ hotels available in Sicily.

Athens to Sicily - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Athens to Sicily by plane, bus, train, car, ferry, or busferry

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 Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
4h 49m
€65–213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobus
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
27h 33m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisiferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermocar
22h 29m
€219–330
Fly to Trapani Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane ATH - TPS
9h 2m
€102–252
Fly to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
5h 29m
€72–215
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane ATH - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
9h 51m
€84–195
Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane ATH - CIY
7h 32m
€187–531
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobus
3. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
28h 10m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
32h 19m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Paleofarsalostrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Paleofarsalos to Kalambakabus
3. Take the bus from Kalampáka to Vlore , stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
34h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Oretobus
35h 45m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Athens to Sicily.

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Distance: 820.6 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Sicily, Italy?

Aegean Airlines and Ryanair fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Piazza Boiardo via Rrogozhinë, Rrogozhinë, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati, Capruzzi-Ennio, Bari, Palermo, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 28h 10m.

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