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 €80 - €190 and takes 2h 34m.

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 2h 34m and costs €80 - €190.

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, Garibaldi-Visconti, Bari and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.

How far is it from Athens to Sicily?

The distance between Athens and Sicily is 819 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 26h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m 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 3:07 PM in Athens and 2:07 PM in Sicily.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 6344+ hotels available in Sicily.

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

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Athens to Sicily

Rome2Rio compared 8 ways to get from Athens to Sicily. The best route is Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, a distance of 842.019 km.

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
2h 34m
€83–184
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
26h 55m
Drive, ferry, car 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 S. Giovannicar
4. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
5. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
27h 27m
€228–357
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 28m
Fly to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
3h 6m
€92–207
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
28h 15m
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 27m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Villa San Giovannibusferry
3. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Busbus
36h 41m

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

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2h 50mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 818.6 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

Ryanair and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) once daily.

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