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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Rota is to fly and bus which costs €80 - €240 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Rota is to fly and bus which takes 8h 37m and costs €80 - €240.

How far is it from Sicily to Rota?

The distance between Sicily and Rota is 1982 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Rota without a car is to train which takes 45h 26m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Sicily to Rota, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Rota bus from?

Sicily to Rota bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Train, bus or fly from Sicily to Rota?

The best way to get from Sicily to Rota is to train which takes 45h 26m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €380 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Sicily to Rota bus arrive?

Sicily to Rota bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Milano, San Donato M3 station.

Where can I stay near Rota?

There are 3569+ hotels available in Rota.

Sicily to Rota - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Rota?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Rota. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Rota via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Milano, San Donato M3, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) and Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

There are 11 ways to get from Sicily to Rota by plane, bus, car ferry, car, train (Trenitalia, Renfe), train, or ferry

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

Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Seville Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Seville Airport (SVQ)CTA - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rota
8h 37m
€84–235
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Tunis
2. Drive from Port of Tunis to Oran
3. Take the car ferry from Oran to Alicante
4. Drive from Alicante to Rota
44h 15m
€312–453
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma TerminiIc
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Puerto De Santa MariaAlv
45h 26m
€269–518
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Seville Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rota
2d 12h
€152–242
Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Seville Airport (SVQ)CIY - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rota
8h 51m
€121–334
Fly Palermo Airport to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Seville Airport (SVQ)PMO - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rota
11h 35m
€86–237
Fly Palermo Airport to Jerez Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Jerez Airport (XRY)PMO - XRY
13h 30m
€117–373
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Jerez Airport
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Jerez Airport (XRY)CTA - XRY
11h 52m
€105–341
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Puerto De Santa MariaAlv
46h 9m
€252–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Seville Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian to Rota
2d 13h
€151–321
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Civitavecchia
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Tangier Ville
3. Take the ferry from Tanger Ville to Tarifa
4. Take the bus from Tarifa to Rota
3d 4h
€221–515

Sicily to Rota by train and bus

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45h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,982 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Rota, Spain?

You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Rota via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Marseille St Charles, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Puerto De Santa Maria, and Estación de autobuses de El Puerto de Santa María in around 45h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Rota via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Milano, San Donato M3, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas), Menéndez Pelayo, and Sevilla Estación Prado De San Sebastian in around 2d 12h.

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