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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.

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Fly Venice to Catania

  1. Fly from Venice (VCE) to Catania (CTA)

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Fly Venice to Palermo

  1. Fly from Venice (VCE) to Palermo (PMO)

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Train to Bologna, fly to Catania

  1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
  2. Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Catania (CTA)

Train to Verona, fly to Catania

  1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
  2. Fly from Verona (VRN) to Catania (CTA)

Train to Bologna, fly to Palermo

  1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
  2. Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Palermo (PMO)

Train to Verona, fly to Palermo

  1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
  2. Fly from Verona (VRN) to Palermo (PMO)

Train, ferry

  1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.Giovanni
  2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
  3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale

Train

  1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini
  2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Venice to Bologna Centrale
  2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Palermo

Drive, car ferry

  1. Drive from Venice to Livorno
  2. Take the car ferry from Livorno to Palermo

Night bus

  1. Take the night bus from Venice Tronchetto Train Station to Roma Tiburtina TiBus
  2. 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
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The cheapest way to get from Venice to Sicily is to night bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 21h 6m.

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The quickest way to get from Venice to Sicily is to fly which costs €30 - €270 and takes 3h 12m.

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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.

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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 13m and costs €90 - €250.

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It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Venice to Sicily, including transfers.

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

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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.

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The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Catania Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.

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Venice to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo station.

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Map of how to get from Venice to Sicily.
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  • 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
Ryanair
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
Alitalia
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
Ulendo Airlink
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
FlexFlight ApS
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
Volotea
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
Lufthansa
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
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Venice to Palermo via Zurich
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
€390 - €1200
Train operators
Trenitalia Frecce
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
ItaloTreno
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
Trenitalia
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.
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Trenitalia EuroCity
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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
Trenitalia Intercity
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
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
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.
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Itabus
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
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
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
Blu Jet
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
Trenitalia
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.
For more information, please visit this page
Grimaldi Lines
Phone
+39.081.496.444
Email
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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