How to Travel from

Sicily to Isola Ortigia

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Italy Sicily Isola Ortigia

Cheapest

By car (148 km)

1 h 49 min

148 km.

from $8

Other

Rideshare

1 h 49 min

148 km.

from $5.63

Bus

5 h 14 min

116 km.

from $32.11

Train

7 h 46 min

116 km.

from $65.70

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Website:

trenitalia.com/

Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina

Ave. Duration:

2h 44m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$15.24–$50.81

Train from Messina Centrale to Siracusa

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$12.70–$40.65

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:

+39 06 68475475

Website:

trenitalia.com/

Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$17.79–$25.41

Train from Messina Centrale to Siracusa

Ave. Duration:

2h 38m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$15.24–$21.60

Bus operators

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:

800 21 10 20

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

saisautolinee.it/

Bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania

Ave. Duration:

2h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.97–$20.33

Interbus

Phone:

+39 0935 22 460

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

interbus.it/

Bus from Catania Airport to Siracusa

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.35–$8.89

What is the cheapest way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia is to bus which costs $18.48 - $27.17 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Isola Ortigia?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Isola Ortigia. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Siracusa - Von Platen via Palermo Oreto Orsi and Catania Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Isola Ortigia?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Isola Ortigia. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Siracusa via Palermo Centrale and Messina Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

The distance between Sicily and Isola Ortigia is 280 km. The road distance is 263.2 km.

How do I travel from Sicily to Isola Ortigia without a car?

The best way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $18.48 - $27.17 .

How long does it take to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Isola Ortigia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sicily to Isola Ortigia train from?

Sicily to Isola Ortigia train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

The best way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $18.48 - $27.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23.91 - $81.52 and takes 7h 46m. There are no good options to fly between Sicily to Isola Ortigia.

Where does the Sicily to Isola Ortigia bus arrive?

Sicily to Isola Ortigia bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal station.

Where does the Sicily to Isola Ortigia train arrive?

Sicily to Isola Ortigia train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

Can I drive from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

Yes, the driving distance between Sicily to Isola Ortigia is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Sicily to Isola Ortigia.

How do I get a train ticket from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

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Where can I stay near Isola Ortigia?

There are 2761+ hotels available in Isola Ortigia. Prices start at $63.62 per night.

Ortygia

Ortygia (/ɔːrˈtɪdʒiə/ or-TIJ-ee-ə; Italian: Ortigia ; Ancient Greek: Ὀρτυγία, romanized: Ortygía) is a small island which is the historical centre of the city of Syracuse, Sicily. The island, also known as the Città Vecchia (Old City), contains many historical landmarks.

Cathedral of Syracuse

The Cathedral of Syracuse (Duomo di Siracusa), formally the Cattedrale metropolitana della Natività di Maria Santissima (Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Holy Nativity of Mary), is an ancient Catholic church in Syracuse, Sicily, the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Siracusa. Its structure is originally a Greek doric temple, and for this reason it is included in a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2005.

Temple of Apollo

The Temple of Apollo (Ancient Greek: Ἀπολλώνιον Apollonion) is one of the most important ancient Greek monuments of Magna Graecia on Ortygia, in front of the Piazza Pancali in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.

Isola Ortigia

Syracuse is a historic city on the Italian island of Sicily, the capital of the Italian province of Syracuse. The city is notable for its rich Greek and Roman history, culture, amphitheatres, architecture, and as the birthplace and home of the pre-eminent mathematician and engineer Archimedes. This 2,700-year-old city played a key role in ancient times, when it was one of the major powers of the Mediterranean world. Syracuse is located in the southeast corner of the island of Sicily, next to the Gulf of Syracuse beside the Ionian Sea. It is situated in a drastic rise of land with 2000 m depths being close to the city offshore although the city itself is generally not so hilly in comparison.

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Four ways to Travel from Sicily to Isola Ortigia

Transport providers

Train operators

Trenitalia

Trenitalia Intercity

Bus operators

SAIS Autolinee

Interbus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

What is the fastest way to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Isola Ortigia?

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Isola Ortigia?

How far is it from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

How do I travel from Sicily to Isola Ortigia without a car?

How long does it take to get from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

Where do I catch the Sicily to Isola Ortigia bus from?

Where do I catch the Sicily to Isola Ortigia train from?

Train, bus or fly from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

Where does the Sicily to Isola Ortigia bus arrive?

Where does the Sicily to Isola Ortigia train arrive?

Can I drive from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

How do I get a train ticket from Sicily to Isola Ortigia?

Where can I stay near Isola Ortigia?