Travelling information
By train:
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 will take 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 Switzerland are recommended to take the Euro-Night from Zurich to Rome, via Olten, Bern, Thun, Spiez and Brig.
Car-rental at Bari, Brindisi, Lecce, Taranto or Foggia (see below).
To the Internet information of the Deutsche Bahn...
Cilentano recommends going by train, which is environment- and climate-friendly!
- Many guests arrive at Catania, which is dominated by impressive Mount Etna, Sicily's landmark.
By car and ferry:
It is at Bologna where the routes taken by vacationers from Northern Europe meet.
From Bologna, the Autostrada del Sole will take you to Rome and from there further down south until you reach 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 to be found at 
http://www.carontetourist.it/caronteita/Porti.mvd
For exact route planning, we recommend 
www.viamichelin.com
Alternative ferry routes to Sicily:
Alternatively, you can take a ferry to Sicily from further in the north. Possibilities:
Salerno – Messina:
The ferry operator is "Caronte e tourist". Information, timetables and prices for the route are to be found at http://www.carontetourist.it/caronteita/MessinaSalerno.mvd.
Naples – Catania:
The ferry operator is "Tttlines". Information, timetables and prices for the route are to be found at http://www.tttlines.it.
Civitavecchia – Palermo:
The ferry operator is "Grandi Navi Veloci". Information, timetables and prices for the route are to be found at www.gnv.it.
Livorno – Palermo:
The ferry operator is "Grandi Navi Veloci". Information, timetables and prices for the route are to be found at : www.gnv.it.
Genoa – Palermo:
The ferry operator is "Grandi Navi Veloci". Information, timetables and prices for the route are to be found at : www.gnv.it.
The following sites provide an overview and links which will take to the ferry operators with Sicily on their schedule:
http://traghetti.travellero.it/traghetti-sicilia.htm http://www.shortsea.it/Home/servizi/autostrade.htm.
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.
By plane:
Suitable destinations would be the airports of Catania and Palermo.
Alternatively, many airlines, such as Alitalia and Lufthansa, offer flights to Sicily with a transfer in Milan or Rome.
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Taxi / Transfer:
Taxi Randazzo offers a taxi service 24 hours a day for whole Sicily. Via the taxi company you can book transfers from/to the airport, train station, harbour or the respective accommodation. Furthermore Taxi Randazzo organizes excursions. You find further information on the homepage of Taxi Randazzo: www.taxirandazzo.it
Car rental:
We will be glad to help you organise a rental car at Catania, Palermo, Messina, Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Syrakus, Cefalu, Caltanisetta, Gela, Milazzo, San Vito lo Capo, Trapani oder Trapitello in cooperation with Sunnycars. Low-price offers incl. insurance!
No responsibility is taken for the correctness of the information provided.
