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Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi
Major archaeological museum with finds from prehistoric Sicily to the Greek and Roman eras; essential for understanding Syracuse.
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Syracuse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Syracuse will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
To travel from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Syracuse you need to make at least one change.
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA224 · Regionale Veloce 5395 · Regionale 21789
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA116 · Regionale 21781
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA130 · Regionale 5697
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA122 · Regionale 5381
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA294 · Regionale 5521
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA224 · Regionale Veloce 5395
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA294 · Regionale 5521
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA310 · Regionale 22117
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA286 · Regionale 12989
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA244 · Regionale 5399Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Syracuse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 46 km
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£9 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Syracuse trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA122 · Regionale 22109 | 6:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h27 | 7:58 Syracuse station | 1 change | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA150 · Regionale 12957 | 8:51 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h20 | 10:11 Syracuse station | 1 change | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA172 · Regionale 5385 | 10:41 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h16 | 11:57 Syracuse station | 1 change | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA244 · Regionale 5379 | 16:41 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h24 | 18:05 Syracuse station | 1 change | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA256 · Regionale 12997 | 17:41 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h25 | 19:06 Syracuse station | 1 change | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA266 · Regionale 5397 | 18:31 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h29 | 20:00 Syracuse station | 1 change | |
FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA294 · Regionale 5521 | 20:51 Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 1h13 | 22:04 Syracuse station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Syracuse run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:41, the last at 18:51. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 8:41 |
Last train 18:51 |
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Major archaeological museum with finds from prehistoric Sicily to the Greek and Roman eras; essential for understanding Syracuse.
Gallery in Palazzo Bellomo showing medieval and early modern Sicilian art, including paintings, sculpture and decorative works.
Museum devoted to Archimedes and Leonardo, using models and interactive displays to explain inventions and scientific ideas.
Historic island quarter with lanes, sea views, markets and Baroque buildings; the best area for walking and absorbing the city.
Elegant square framed by the cathedral and palaces, especially appealing in the evening for architecture and atmosphere.
Large archaeological park combining Greek and Roman remains with quarry landscapes, shaded paths and key ancient sites.
Pasta with fresh sardines, wild fennel, pine nuts and raisins. A hallmark Sicilian dish balancing savoury and sweet coastal flavours.
Rice balls filled traditionally with ragù, peas and cheese, then breaded and fried. A classic Sicilian street food loved in Syracuse.
Thick Sicilian pizza topped with tomato, onion, anchovies, caciocavallo and breadcrumbs. Traditional, hearty and strongly regional.
Long-standing market venue famous for sandwiches, cured meats, cheeses and Sicilian products in a lively, informal atmosphere.
Popular Ortigia seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, pasta and a lively yet polished setting near the market area.
Established seafront restaurant in Ortigia serving refined Sicilian seafood dishes with views and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Sicily. Dining and stays cost less than in Rome or Milan, but Ortigia tourist areas and summer prices raise accommodation and restaurant costs.
Service may be included via coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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