Journey by train from Southern Germany is one of the least expensive ways of travelling.
The fastest train connection by Euro-Night (daily) takes the route from Munich via Austria to Rome, from where an Italian train continues on to Messina (Sicily). Stops on the way are Rosenheim, Kufstein, Wörgl, Jenbach and Innsbruck. The journey takes about 21 hours.
Our guests from Austria can take the Euro-Night from Vienna to Rome, via Bruck a.d. Mur, Leoben, Knittelfeld, Friesach, Klagenfurt and Villach.
Our guests from the southeast of Germany and from Switzerland are recommended to take the night trains from Milan. Unfortunately, the Euro-Night Zurich-Rome was canceled.
To the website of Deutsche Bahn
Cilentano recommends traveling by train, which is environment- and climate-friendly!
It is at Bologna where the routes taken by vacationers from Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland meet.
From Bologna, the Autostrada del Sole takes you to Rome and from there further down south as far as the Strait of Messina. At the ferry port of Villa San Giovanni you cross over to Sicily. Follow the signs "Imbarchi per la Sicilia". The name of the ferry operator is Caronte e tourist. Information, timetables and prices for the route are found here
For precise route planning, we recommend www.viamichelin.com
Alternatively, you can take a ferry to Sicily from further in the north:
Salerno – Messina:
The ferry operator is Caronte e tourist. Information, timetables and prices for the route are found here
Naples – Catania:
The ferry operator is TTT Lines. Information, timetables and prices for the route are to be found here
Civitavecchia (Rome) – Palermo:
The ferry operator is Grandi Navi Veloci. Information, timetables and prices for the route are found here
Livorno – Palermo:
The ferry operator is Grandi Navi Veloci. Information, timetables and prices for the route are found here
Genoa – Palermo:
The ferry operator is Grandi Navi Veloci. Information, timetables and prices for the route are found here
The following site provides an overview and links to the ferry operators which depart for Sicily from various Italian harbors:
Traghetti Sicilia
A trip to Lipari can be made by hydrofoil from Sicily (Milazzo, Palermo, Messina) and Naples as well as by boat from Milazzo (Sicily) and Naples. For more information see the sites of
Siremar
LIBERTYlines
SNAV
Vacationers planning to take a ferry should mind the following facts: In general, the rates are per car. Pre-booking is recommended, especially during high season. Please note that the timetables might change several times per year and that not all ferry operators head for Sicily all year round.
Suitable destinations would be the airports of Catania, Palermo, Comiso and Trapani.
Alternatively, many airlines, such as Alitalia and Lufthansa, offer flights to Sicily with transfer at Milan or Rome.
The CO2 emissions of every flight have an impact on our climate.
You can offset these emissions by donating a certain amount to a climate project and do your share in protecting our climate.
Click here for further information www.atmosfair.de/en
Taxi Randazzo offers taxi service 24 hours a day for the whole of Sicily. Via the taxi company you can book transfers from/to the airport, train station, harbor or the respective accommodation. Furthermore, Taxi Randazzo organizes excursions and tours. More information is found on the homepage of Taxi Randazzo: www.taxirandazzo.it
Sunny Cars
We are glad to help you organize a rental car at Catania, Palermo, Messina, Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Syracuse, Cefalu, Gela, Milazzo, or Trapani in cooperation with SunnyCars. Low-price offers incl. insurance!
Rental car reservation
Note: Payment possible only in Euro.
Car rental at Avola
Autocenter Avola, Via Savonarola 10, Tel.: (0039) 392 574 9288 or (0039) 342 576 2827, www.autocenter.com
Contact us by email or phone (Mon - Fri 09:30 h - 17:00 h):
0049 941 / 56 76 46-0
