What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Syracuse?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Syracuse is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €200 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Syracuse?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Syracuse is to fly and bus which takes 5h 48m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Syracuse?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Siracusa - Von Platen via Sofia, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave and Catania Via Archimede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Syracuse?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Siracusa via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Kufstein, Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 4m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Syracuse?

The distance between Bucharest and Syracuse is 1291 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Syracuse without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Syracuse without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 37h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Syracuse?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Bucharest to Syracuse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Syracuse bus from?

Bucharest to Syracuse bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Syracuse train from?

Bucharest to Syracuse train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Syracuse?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Syracuse is to train which takes 43h 4m and costs €260 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €370 and takes 47h 41m.

Where does the Bucharest to Syracuse bus arrive?

Bucharest to Syracuse bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Syracuse?

Syracuse is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 7:48 AM in Bucharest and 6:48 AM in Syracuse.

Where does the Bucharest to Syracuse train arrive?

Bucharest to Syracuse train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Where can I stay near Syracuse?

There are 2855+ hotels available in Syracuse.

Bucharest to Syracuse - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Syracuse by plane, bus, train, ferry, train (Trenitalia), car, 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)OTP - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca
5h 48m
€107–272
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BBU - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca
8h 37m
€40–198
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Venezia, Viale Stazione
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.GiovanniFr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to SiracusaRe
37h 7m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to KufsteinRjx
4. Take the train from Kufstein to Bologna Centrale89
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Termini
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to SiracusaIc
43h 4m
€264–488
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Port Of Durres
2. Take the car ferry from Durrës to Port of Bari
3. Drive from Port Of Bari to Villa San Giovanni
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Syracuse
28h 14m
€277–384
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)OTP - CIY
2. Take the train from Comiso to Siracusa
12h 50m
€142–402
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Tirana
3. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Catania Via D'Amico
4. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Von Platen
47h 5m
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bologna Centrale
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Siracusa - Von Platen
47h 41m
€109–364
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Salerno1928
2. Take the train from Salerno to SiracusaIc
2d 1h
€209–330

Bucharest to Syracuse by train

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43h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,290.6 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Syracuse, Italy?

You can take a train from Bucharest to Siracusa via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Kufstein, Bologna Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 43h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Siracusa - Von Platen via Bologna Centrale, Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station, and Catania Via Archimede in around 47h 41m.

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