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 €60 - €200 and takes 4h 56m.

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 56m and costs €60 - €200.

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, Bari and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.

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 bus and ferry and train via Bari which takes 27h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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.

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 1:09 AM in Athens and 12:09 AM in Sicily.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 2440+ hotels available in Sicily.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Sicily by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
4h 56m
€60–191
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Bari
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
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 7m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Patrascar
2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermocar
27h 27m
€200–443
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Ferraris-Circumvesuvianabus
5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
30h 35m
Fly to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
5h 29m
€68–196
Bus, bus and ferry via Bari
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
27h 56m
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
31h 49m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Cosenza - Autostazionebusferry
3. Take the bus from Cosenza to Palermobus 582 / ...
37h 12m

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

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2h 50mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Sicily.

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Distance: 820.6 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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 daily.

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