How to travel from Rome to Syracuse

There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Syracuse including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Syracuse is a flight with an average price of $65 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Syracuse:

A flight is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Syracuse costing on average $90 (€72).

A flight is $38 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Syracuse costing on average $103 (€83).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Syracuse is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Syracuse take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 45m.

Bus takes on average 12h 9m.

The distance from Rome to Syracuse is approximately 364 miles (586 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Syracuse is:

• Around 28 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.
• Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Syracuse as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Syracuse:

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Syracuse station.
• Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Syracuse, Corso Umberto I.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Syracuse, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa to go to Syracuse by train.
• Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Aeroitalia to go to Syracuse by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Syracuse by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Syracuse with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Intercity.
• 18 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Aeroitalia.
• 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Rome to Syracuse often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Palermo, Noto, Taormina, Ragusa. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Syracuse and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Syracuse to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Syracuse, you can explore the Neapolis Archaeological Park, featuring the Greek Theatre and Roman Amphitheatre. Visit Ortigia Island for its Baroque architecture and charming streets, and don't miss the Syracuse Cathedral, built on a Greek temple. Admire the Temple of Apollo and enjoy panoramic views from Castello Maniace. Experience the unique acoustics of the Ear of Dionysius cave and admire the Aretusa Fountain. Explore vibrant local markets and take a boat tour around Ortigia Island. Enhance your visit with a traditional Sicilian cooking class, learning to make local dishes with fresh ingredients.

To fully experience Syracuse, three to four days are ideal. This timeframe allows you to explore key attractions like the historic downtown, museums, and nearby natural sites.