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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Naples to Sicily (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Naples to Sicily (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $101 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price |
12h 36m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Sicily (Island):
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples to Sicily (Island) costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Sicily (Island) costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Sicily (Island) costing on average $101 (€81).
Other travel options to Sicily (Island) take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
Ferry takes on average 11h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Naples to Sicily (Island)
How to get from Naples to Sicily (Island) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Naples to Sicily (Island) is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
GLF111:59 PM8h31Port of Naples8:30 AMPort of Palermo$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- GLF111:59 PM8h31Port of Naples8:30 AMPort of Palermo$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U241057:45 PM0h55Naples International Airport8:40 PMPalermo Airport$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 723+
Regionale 55199:45 AM8h55Naples Centrale6:40 PMEnna station$801One-way1 transfer - Intercity 723+Regionale 215219:45 AM10h25Naples Centrale8:10 PMVillarosa station$821One-way1 transfer
- 388711:45 AM9h20Napoli, Autostazione Metropark9:05 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 AM11h04Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)10:59 PMEnna, Via Leonardo da Vinci (Bassa)$441One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:45 PM9h50Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)9:35 AMEnna, Via Leonardo da Vinci (Bassa)$571One-way0 transfers
- FR 43146:10 AM1h05Naples International Airport7:15 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$671One-way0 transfers
- U241037:00 AM1h00Naples International Airport8:00 AMPalermo Airport$671One-way0 transfers
- U241076:00 AM1h05Naples International Airport7:05 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$671One-way0 transfers
- GNV Orion9:00 PM10h00Port of Naples7:00 AMPort of Palermo$451One-way0 transfers
LAURANA8:00 PM16h30Naples Calata Porta di Massa12:30 PMPort of Milazzo$1101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Sicily (Island):
A bus is $0.29 (€0.23) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples to Sicily (Island) costing on average $56 (€45).
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Sicily (Island) costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Sicily (Island) costing on average $101 (€81).
Other travel options to Sicily (Island) take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
Ferry takes on average 11h 36m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Sicily (Island) as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Villarosa station.
- Buses mostly depart from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Naples and arrive in Port of Palermo.
- Travel with Intercity, Italo to go to Sicily (Island) by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, easyJet, Volotea, ITA, Ryanair to go to Sicily (Island) by flight.
- Travel with Gnv, Grimaldi, Tirrenia, Siremar to go to Sicily (Island) by ferry.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Sicily (Island) by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Malta Air, easyJet, Volotea, Ryanair.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Gnv, Grimaldi, Tirrenia, Siremar.
- 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus.
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