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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Acireale is to bus which costs €15 - €28 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Acireale is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Acireale?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Acireale. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Acireale via Caltanissetta and Catania. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Acireale?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Acireale. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Acireale via Palermo Centrale and Catania Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Sicily to Acireale?

The distance between Sicily and Acireale is 225 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Acireale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €15 - €28.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Sicily to Acireale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Acireale bus from?

Sicily to Acireale bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Acireale train from?

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

Train or bus from Sicily to Acireale?

The best way to get from Sicily to Acireale is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €15 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Sicily to Acireale bus arrive?

Sicily to Acireale bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Caltanissetta station.

Where does the Sicily to Acireale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sicily to Acireale?

Yes, the driving distance between Sicily to Acireale is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Sicily to Acireale.

Where can I stay near Acireale?

There are 5084+ hotels available in Acireale.

Sicily to Acireale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sicily to Acireale by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cataniabus N592 / ...
4h 47m
€15–27
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain 5506 / ...
4h 56m
€18–29
Drive 231.6 km
1. Drive from Palermo to Acirealecar 231.6 km
2h 37m
€37–53
Bus via Caltanissetta
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Caltanissettabus
2. Take the bus from Caltanissetta to Catania, Via D'Amicobus
3. Take the bus from Catania to Acirealebus
6h 6m

Sicily to Acireale by bus and train

23Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.9 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Catania 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale 5 times a day. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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