What is the cheapest way to get from Balestrate to Acireale?

The cheapest way to get from Balestrate to Acireale is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balestrate to Acireale?

The fastest way to get from Balestrate to Acireale is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Balestrate and Acireale?

No, there is no direct bus from Balestrate to Acireale. However, there are services departing from Balestrate Via Madonna del Ponte and arriving at Acireale via Partinico, Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and Catania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Balestrate and Acireale?

No, there is no direct train from Balestrate to Acireale. However, there are services departing from Balestrate and arriving at Acireale via Piraineto, Palermo Centrale and Catania Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Balestrate to Acireale?

The distance between Balestrate and Acireale is 307 km. The road distance is 265.8 km.

How do I travel from Balestrate to Acireale without a car?

The best way to get from Balestrate to Acireale without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €21 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Balestrate to Acireale?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Balestrate to Acireale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balestrate to Acireale bus from?

Balestrate to Acireale bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Partinico station.

Where do I catch the Balestrate to Acireale train from?

Balestrate to Acireale train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Balestrate to Acireale?

The best way to get from Balestrate to Acireale is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Balestrate to Acireale bus arrive?

Balestrate to Acireale bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Palermo station.

Where does the Balestrate to Acireale train arrive?

Balestrate to Acireale train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Centrale station.

Can I drive from Balestrate to Acireale?

Yes, the driving distance between Balestrate to Acireale is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Balestrate to Acireale.

Where can I stay near Acireale?

There are 5084+ hotels available in Acireale.

Balestrate to Acireale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Balestrate to Acireale by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Alcamo Viale Europa to Palermo Terminal Busbus Segesta Autolinee SE06
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA43 / ...
6h 37m
€21–37
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain 5506 / ...
6h 44m
€27–38
Drive 265.8 km
1. Drive from Balestrate to Acirealecar 265.8 km
3h 22m
€41–59
Fly
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PMO - CTA
5h 44m
€64–190
Bus via Partinico
1. Take the bus from Partinico to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Catania to Acirealebus
7h 52m

Balestrate to Acireale by bus and train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307.5 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Balestrate, Italy and Acireale, Italy?

You can take a bus from Balestrate Via Madonna del Ponte to Acireale via Alcamo Viale Europa, Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Catania Central Bus Station, and Catania Centrale in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17–21 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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