There are 11 ways to get from Venice to Sicily by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, 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.
Recommended option
Fly Venice to Palermo • 4h 9m
€23 - €167
Cheapest option
Fly Venice to Catania • 3h 57m
€20 - €136
9 alternative options
Fly Venice Treviso to Palermo • 4h 13m
€37 - €142
Train to Verona, fly to Palermo • 5h 39m
€30 - €243
Train to Verona, fly to Catania • 5h 27m
€33 - €192
Train to Bologna, fly to Catania • 5h 47m
€39 - €167
Train, ferry • 14h 14m
€96 - €248
Train • 17h 34m
€81 - €188
Train, car ferry • 17h 41m
€65 - €167
Bus • 20h 56m
€72 - €89
Drive, ferry • 19h 25m
€112 - €206
Venice to Sicily by train, ferry and walk
The journey time between Venice and Sicily is around 20h 3m and covers a distance of around 1383 km. The fastest journey normally takes 20h 3m. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, Blue Jet, Trenitalia and others, the Venice to Sicily service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Palermo Notarbartolo. Typically six services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Venice to Sicily train, ferry and walk schedules
Departing Sunday, August 1, 2021
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Departing Friday, August 6, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Sicily is to fly which costs €23 - €170 and takes 4h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Sicily is to fly which costs €20 - €140 and takes 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Venice and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Bologna and Stazione Centrale - Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
The distance between Venice and Sicily is 886 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Sicily without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 14m and costs €95 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Venice to Sicily, including transfers.
Venice to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice station.
The best way to get from Venice to Sicily is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €23 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 17h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €90 and takes 20h 56m.
The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Palermo Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Venice to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.
- Distance: 885.8 km
- Duration: 4h 9m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Sicily, Italy?
Ryanair, Volotea and four other airlines fly from Venice to Palermo 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 34m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €180
Flights from Venice to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €230
Flights from Verona to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €300
Flights from Bologna to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €240
Flights from Bologna to Catania via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €240
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Venice to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €280
Flights from Venice to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €230
Flights from Verona to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €240
Flights from Verona to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €220
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Palermo via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €250
Flights from Venice to Catania via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €240
Flights from Verona to Palermo via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €360
Flights from Verona to Catania via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €290
Flights from Bologna to Catania via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €240
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Venice to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €180
Flights from Venice Treviso to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €10 - €220
Flights from Verona to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
Flights from Verona to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €140
Flights from Bologna to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €190
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Verona to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €170
Flights from Verona to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €270
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice to Palermo via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €320 - €5500
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Palermo via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €290 - €3800
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €30
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €27 - €30
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €220
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €75 - €110
- Base Standard
- €120 - €170
- Base Premium
- €150 - €220
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €65 - €90
- Base Premium
- €80 - €120
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €19
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €15 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €85
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €29 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €85
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €110
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €55
- Smart Low Cost
- €35 - €55
- Smart Flex
- €75 - €110
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €60 - €85
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- 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
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €75
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 611–14020
- info@tirrenia.de
- Website
- tirrenia.it
Car ferry from Naples to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Tirrenia
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- gnv.it
Car ferry from Naples to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €55
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Ferry from Civitavecchia to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €110
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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