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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Alcantara is to bus via Catania which costs €15 - €24 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Alcantara is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Alcantara?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Alcantara. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Giardini Naxos via Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Alcantara?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Alcantara. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Alcantara via Messina Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Sicily to Alcantara?

The distance between Sicily and Alcantara is 286 km. The road distance is 223 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Alcantara without a car is to train via Messina which takes 5h 14m and costs €18 - €28.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Sicily to Alcantara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Alcantara bus from?

Sicily to Alcantara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Alcantara train from?

Sicily to Alcantara train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Palermo Notarbartolo station.

Train or bus from Sicily to Alcantara?

The best way to get from Sicily to Alcantara is to train via Messina which takes 5h 14m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Sicily to Alcantara bus arrive?

Sicily to Alcantara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Giardini Naxos station.

Where does the Sicily to Alcantara train arrive?

Sicily to Alcantara train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Messina Centrale station.

Can I drive from Sicily to Alcantara?

Yes, the driving distance between Sicily to Alcantara is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Sicily to Alcantara.

How do I get a train ticket from Sicily to Alcantara?

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Where can I stay near Alcantara?

There are 2844+ hotels available in Alcantara.

Sicily to Alcantara - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sicily to Alcantara by train, bus, or car

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

Train via Messina
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to AlcantaraRe / ...
5h 14m
€18–27
Bus via Catania
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Central Bus StationSais Autolinee AGGIUNTA45 / ...
2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Giardini Naxos Bus StationEtna Trasporti ET07
6h 11m
€15–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Giardini Naxos582
5h 50m
€22–31
Drive 223 km
1. Drive from Palermo to Alcantara223 km
3h 9m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centrale5506 / ...
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to AlcantaraRe / ...
5h 47m
€21–32

Sicily to Alcantara by train

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Distance: 286 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Alcantara via Messina Centrale in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Giardini Naxos 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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