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 - €180 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 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens station to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Athens Larissis Station and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Vlorë, Cosenza and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 14m.

How far is it from Athens to Sicily?

The distance between Athens and Sicily is 1013 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 ferry which takes 28h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m 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 Ruci Tours, depart from Athens Larissis Station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Sicily?

The best way to get from Athens to Sicily is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 14m.

Where does the Athens to Sicily bus arrive?

Athens to Sicily bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Sicily?

Sicily is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 6:53 AM in Athens and 5:53 AM in Sicily.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5835+ hotels available in Sicily.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Sicily by plane, bus, ferry, car, train, 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 Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)ATH - PMO
5h 27m
€72–195
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)ATH - CTA
4h 49m
€65–173
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinë
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Porto
3. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Napoli - Porto Immacolatella
4. Take the ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermo
28h 40m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port Of Igoumenitsa
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisi
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovanni
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermo
22h 25m
€224–324
Fly to Trapani Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trapani Airport (TPS)ATH - TPS
9h 2m
€72–242
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Lushnjë
2. Take the bus from Lushnjë to Bari Porto
3. Take the bus from Bari-Porto to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
4. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo CentraleIc
31h 37m
€179–252
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorë
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe
32h 20m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Cosenza - Autostazione
3. Take the bus from Cosenza to Palermo582
37h 14m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

5Weekly Planes

3h 21mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,012.8 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Larissis Station to Piazza Boiardo via Vlorë, Vlorë, Cosenza - Autostazione, Cosenza, Palermo, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 37h 14m.

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