There are 11 ways to get from Venice to Sicily by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or night bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Venice to Catania
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Fly from Venice (VCE) to Catania (CTA)
Cheapest option
Fly Venice to Palermo
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Fly from Venice (VCE) to Palermo (PMO)
9 alternative options
Train to Bologna, fly to Catania
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
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Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Catania (CTA)
Train to Verona, fly to Catania
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
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Fly from Verona (VRN) to Catania (CTA)
Train to Bologna, fly to Palermo
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
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Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Palermo (PMO)
Train to Verona, fly to Palermo
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
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Fly from Verona (VRN) to Palermo (PMO)
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.Giovanni
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Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
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Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
Train
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale
Bus
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Take the bus from Venice to Bologna Centrale
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Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermo
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Venice to Livorno
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Take the car ferry from Livorno to Palermo
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Venice Tronchetto Train Station to Roma Tiburtina TiBus
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Take the night bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
Venice to Sicily by train, ferry and walk
The journey time between Venice and Sicily is around 14h 13m and covers a distance of around 1375 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 41m. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, Blu Jet, Trenitalia and others, the Venice to Sicily service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Palermo Notarbartolo. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
7
Weekly Services
14h 13m
Average Duration
€94
Cheapest Price
Questions & Answers
Is it cheaper to fly, bus, train or ferry from Venice to Sicily?
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Sicily is to night bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 21h 6m.
What is the fastest way to get from Venice to Sicily?
The quickest way to get from Venice to Sicily is to fly which costs €30 - €270 and takes 3h 12m.
Is there a direct bus between Venice and Sicily?
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Venice and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Bologna Centrale and Stazione Centrale - Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 36m.
How far is it from Venice to Sicily?
The distance between Venice and Sicily is 886 km.
How do I travel from Venice to Sicily without a car?
The best way to get from Venice to Sicily without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 13m and costs €90 - €250.
How long does it take to get from Venice to Sicily?
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Venice to Sicily, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Venice to Sicily bus from?
Venice to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice station.
Train, bus or fly from Venice to Sicily?
The best way to get from Venice to Sicily is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs €30 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 17h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 22h 36m.
How long is the flight from Venice to Sicily?
The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Catania Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Where does the Venice to Sicily bus arrive?
Venice to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.
Launch map view
- Distance: 885.8 km
- Duration: 3h 12m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Sicily, Italy?
Ryanair, Ulendo Airlink and three other airlines fly from Venice to Catania every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venice to Palermo via Roma Termini, Palermo Centrale, and Stazione Centrale - Pensilina Esterna in around 17h 10m.
Airlines
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €340
Flights from Venice to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €380
Flights from Bologna to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €420
Flights from Verona to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €500
Flights from Bologna to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €410
Flights from Verona to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €380
Flights from Verona to Palermo via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €380
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Catania via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €300
Flights from Venice to Palermo via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €200
Flights from Bologna to Catania via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €340
Flights from Bologna to Palermo via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €210
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Venice to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €300
Flights from Bologna to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €370
Flights from Verona to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €300
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Verona to Catania via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €270
Flights from Verona to Palermo via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Verona to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €320
Flights from Verona to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23 - €300
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Catania via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €400 - €1200
Flights from Verona to Catania via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €450 - €1500
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice to Palermo via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €390 - €1200
Train operators
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €220
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €75 - €110
- Base Standard
- €120 - €170
- Base Premium
- €150 - €220
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €65 - €90
- Base Premium
- €80 - €120
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €23
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €16
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €50
Train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €20
- Smart Low Cost
- €10 - €13
- Smart Flex
- €29 - €45
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €85
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €85
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14 - €16
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €40
- 1st Class
- €55 - €80
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €70
Bus operators
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Venice Tronchetto Train Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Night bus from Venice Tronchetto Train Station to Roma Tiburtina TiBus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Night bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €80
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
Night bus from Roma Tiburtina TiBus to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
Ferry operators
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- info@grimaldi.napoli.it
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Car ferry from Livorno to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.grimaldi-lines.com/en/
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