How to get to Syracuse from Milan

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Compare coach, train and flight for Milan to Syracuse

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Syracuse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 16h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £75, while a coach costs an average of £94.

Distance: 1061 km

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£75

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£94

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15h 55m

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21h 28m

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20h 58m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Syracuse is a train with an average price of £75.

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

A train is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Milan to Syracuse costing on average £94.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Syracuse is by train with an average journey time of 16h 25m.

Other travel options to Syracuse take longer:

Coach takes on average 21h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Syracuse including taking a coach, train and flight.

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from Milan to Syracuse

How to get to Syracuse from Milan by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Milan to Syracuse is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:0520h10
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    9:15Syracuse, Corso Umberto I
    £541One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:0520h10
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    9:15Syracuse, Corso Umberto I
    £541One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • easyJetEC3549
    21:101h55
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    23:05Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    £651One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1963+TrenitaliaBUS L963B
    20:1021h13
    Milan Centrale
    17:23Syracuse station
    £1091One-way
    1 change
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 797+IntercityIntercity 723+TrenitaliaBUS L721A
    22:1822h28
    Milan Porta Garibaldi
    20:46Syracuse station
    £1141One-way
    2 changes
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9555+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1955+Regionaletreno 12957 effettuato con bus PA515
    17:1016h38
    Milan Centrale
    9:48Syracuse station
    £1721One-way
    2 changes
  • easyJetU23549
    21:101h55
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    23:05Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    £661One-way
    0 changes
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46465
    19:502h00
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    21:50Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    £781One-way
    0 changes
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46467
    15:152h00
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    17:15Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    £801One-way
    0 changes

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Best day trips from Syracuse by train

The most popular day trips by train from Syracuse are Catania, Noto, Avola, Messina and Ragusa. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Syracuse on Omio.

A view of Catania

Day trip from Syracuse to Catania by train

Why visit Catania for the day?

Catania is a lively Sicilian city beneath Mount Etna, known for baroque buildings in dark lava stone and a vigorous street life. Its markets, piazzas and seafront give it a gritty, energetic character shaped by both volcano and sea.

A view of Noto

Day trip from Syracuse to Noto by train

Why visit Noto for the day?

Noto is known for its honey-coloured Sicilian Baroque centre, rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake. Grand churches and palaces line broad streets, giving the city an elegant yet relaxed character.

A view of Messina

Day trip from Syracuse to Messina by train

Why visit Messina for the day?

Messina is a Sicilian port city known for its harbour, cathedral and the astronomical clock on the Duomo’s bell tower. It feels practical and lively, with a seafront setting and a history shaped by repeated rebuilding.

A view of Ragusa

Day trip from Syracuse to Ragusa by train

Why visit Ragusa for the day?

Ragusa is known for its Sicilian Baroque architecture, especially in the old quarter of Ragusa Ibla. Rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake, it has steep lanes, elegant squares and a calm hilltop setting.

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FAQs: Milan to Syracuse

Travel to Syracuse easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Syracuse.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Syracuse including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Syracuse is a train with an average price of £75.

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

A train is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Milan to Syracuse costing on average £94.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Syracuse is by train with an average journey time of 16h 25m.

Other travel options to Syracuse take longer:

Coach takes on average 21h 28m.

The Milan to Syracuse distance is approximately 1061 km.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Syracuse is:
  • Around 31 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Syracuse:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Syracuse station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Syracuse, Corso Umberto I.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Syracuse, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Syracuse by coach.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Syracuse by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Syracuse:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.
Omio customers who travel from Milan 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.
To get from Milan to Syracuse, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Syracuse, visit the Ear of Dionysius to experience its unique acoustics, admire the Aretusa Fountain with its legendary freshwater spring, and explore vibrant local markets for fresh Sicilian produce. Take a boat tour around Ortigia Island for unique city views from the water, and enjoy a traditional Sicilian cooking class. Discover the Neapolis Archaeological Park with its Greek Theatre and Roman Amphitheatre, wander through Ortigia Island's historical heart, marvel at the Syracuse Cathedral, explore the ancient Temple of Apollo, and visit Castello Maniace for panoramic sea and city views.
Typically, spending three to four days in Syracuse allows you to explore its historic sites, enjoy the local cuisine, and experience the vibrant culture.

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