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Traveling by train and bus in Sicily
hi Véro
thanks for your reply
Hello Françoise, For trains, you can find the active lines and schedules on the TreinItalia website. For buses, several companies (whose names you’ll easily discover via an internet search) share the market depending on the destination.
Be careful, due to ongoing track work, some trains are replaced by buses. In this case, it’s TreinItalia that sells the tickets, and the bus stops in front of or near the station. It follows the same route and roughly the same schedule.
For buses, tickets are bought near the bus station in kiosks, large or small offices, a nearby gas station, etc.—it varies. The best thing is to ask other passengers at the stop. Sometimes drivers refuse to sell tickets if there’s an office designated for that. So it’s better not to arrive at the last minute. It’s customary to handle your own luggage and put it in the hold.
On-site, the tourist offices are efficient. That’s the case in Palermo, where we were welcomed in French.
For your other questions, it’s impossible to recommend people without knowing their interests. But since everyone should taste Sicilian sweets, here’s an unusual spot in Palermo.
Happy researching Véro
Hello Françoise, For trains, you can find the active lines and schedules on the TreinItalia website. For buses, several companies (whose names you’ll easily discover via an internet search) share the market depending on the destination.
Be careful, due to ongoing track work, some trains are replaced by buses. In this case, it’s TreinItalia that sells the tickets, and the bus stops in front of or near the station. It follows the same route and roughly the same schedule.
For buses, tickets are bought near the bus station in kiosks, large or small offices, a nearby gas station, etc.—it varies. The best thing is to ask other passengers at the stop. Sometimes drivers refuse to sell tickets if there’s an office designated for that. So it’s better not to arrive at the last minute. It’s customary to handle your own luggage and put it in the hold.
On-site, the tourist offices are efficient. That’s the case in Palermo, where we were welcomed in French.
For your other questions, it’s impossible to recommend people without knowing their interests. But since everyone should taste Sicilian sweets, here’s an unusual spot in Palermo.
Happy researching Véro
Traveling by train and bus in Sicily
Hello everyone,
I'm considering spending about ten days in Sicily (in September if possible), and instead of renting a car, getting around by train and bus. Is this a practical solution or not? Thanks for your answers and advice. 😉
Hi there, So how was your trip to Sicily without a car? We're also planning 12 days in Sicily in May without a car. Arriving in Palermo by plane. We'd cover the west side. And what did you do? Thanks for your feedback! Françoise and Jacqueline
I'm considering spending about ten days in Sicily (in September if possible), and instead of renting a car, getting around by train and bus. Is this a practical solution or not? Thanks for your answers and advice. 😉
Hi there, So how was your trip to Sicily without a car? We're also planning 12 days in Sicily in May without a car. Arriving in Palermo by plane. We'd cover the west side. And what did you do? Thanks for your feedback! Françoise and Jacqueline
