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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Sarandë is to train and ferry and Flying Dolphin which costs $100 - $340 and takes 22h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Sarandë is to drive and ferry which takes 18h 15m and costs $170 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Sarandë?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Sarandë. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Sarandë via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and Vlore , station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.

How far is it from Sicily to Sarandë?

The distance between Sicily and Sarandë is 945 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Sarandë without a car is to train and ferry and Flying Dolphin which takes 22h 2m and costs $100 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Sicily to Sarandë, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Sarandë bus from?

Sicily to Sarandë bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Where does the Sicily to Sarandë bus arrive?

Sicily to Sarandë bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where can I stay near Sarandë?

There are 3128+ hotels available in Sarandë.

Sicily to Sarandë - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Sicily to Sarandë by plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, 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.

Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
best
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)CIY - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sarandë
7h 32m
Train, ferry, Flying Dolphin
cheapest
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to BrindisiIc
3. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfu
4. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandë
22h 2m
$104–335
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
2. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Sarandë
26h 18m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisi
4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
5. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Sarandë
18h 15m
$178–274
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)CTA - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sarandë
9h 22m
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Ioannina National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)CTA - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Gjirokastër
3. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Sarandë
13h 30m
Train, ferry, Flying Dolphin via Messina
1. Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to BrindisiIc
4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfu
5. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandë
23h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenza582
2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Autostazione to Vlorë
3. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Sarandë
27h 30m

Sicily to Sarandë by train, bus, foot, and ferry

3Weekly Services

22h 2mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 945 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Sarandë, Albania?

You can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to Sarandë via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo, Cosenza, Cosenza - Autostazione, Vlorë, and Vlore , station in around 27h 30m.

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