Public Transport in Sicily, my Experience | Italy Travel Film | Sony A7III

[@johndecriscio9586]

As far as I am concerned it is the only way to go. We did 10 days in Sicily a couple years ago and hit 5 towns all by train. Palermo, Cefalu, Taormina, Syracusa, and Catania. It was wonderful.

[@DLGemma]

I'm going to Sicily this July and I'm planning to do exact same thing with an addition of Agrigento. Any help?

[@margaretcaldarone3545]

That is Exactly What I want to Do. You Might have written my itenary!

[@PalCabral]

The look on your face when you eat that pastry! Priceless. ❤

[@profscott2012]

I'm so glad you shared this video and the advantages of taking public transport. Like many countries, Italy is saturated with cars, unfortunately. And your film has delightful photography. Thank you

[@RominaDivito]

Just wanted to say how professional this editing and overall filming quality is. I'm travelling to Sicily tomorrow and will also be using public transport, so this video was very helpful thank you

[@JuliaRabe]

Thank you! :) I'm glad this helped. Hope your trip was fantastic!

[@davidhindley7460]

The is exactly the video I wanted to see. Thank you so much for making it!

[@johnnyjimenea3613]

the beauty of sicily

[@therichtersvacationlog6411]

Great editing! So professional looking!

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

Might be useful for anyone considering visiting, particularly from the US, that the airport at Catania is considerably larger than the one at Palermo. If you are connecting from London (or anywhere else in Europe), the services to/from the airport at Catania (Sicily’s second city), are generally better than those for Palermo - they are more frequent and to more cities.

[@deggho5877]

all flights headed and from the usa going to sicily stop at rome so it really doesnt change much, palermo is just bigger and has more things to explore but they are very similar

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

@@deggho5877 True, but for anyone already in Europe and going on to Sicily - including from elsewhere in Italy - my point is valid. Catania airport to city centre is quicker and easier than Palermo airport to centre (though both have very good connections). If you’re arriving by train, it splits in Messina after the short sea crossing from the mainland, half to Palermo, half to Catania. Many US visitors are headed for Taormina - the island’s top resort (location for The White Lotus Series 2) for which Catania is by far the nearest airport, and for which Palermo would be madness. As a straight one-stop city break, you’re right that Palermo trumps Catania. If you’re touring the island with a car, either can be used depending on where you want to visit; some pick up the car at one airport, and drop it off at the other.

[@shirleymancino6809]

We went for 6 weeks in late Oct, Nov. we flew to Rome, then Trapani and picked up a rental car in Palermo. Driving in Sicily is definitely a hassle especially when you are still jet lagged. From my research, there seemed to be very little bus, train transport at that time of year…..we had a great time exploring all the little towns and bigger historic sites. We stayed in a home exchange just south of Siracusa and spent 4 weeks exploring the east coast. I was amazed at how much there is to see and do in Sicily.

[@waynewalpole9480]

Love your video. We do drive but never in Europe. Thank you for a great video. Oh just for fun here is a story. We went with friends to Amsterdam. They rented a car and drive to the hotel, we took the train. We got there first, they had a $500 ticket waiting for them when they got home. Never drive.

[@lucillecelestino2848]

You definitely need to go back and experience some of the wonderful sights of Western Sicily.

[@realfella]

As I'm planning my next trip to Sicily, this is a very useful video. Not much informattion available on internet related to public transport. Greetings from Moldova!

[@shelaghjackson9577]

Great video, thank you. I’m looking at this as I plan a trip to Sicily for this autumn, and all by train or bus.

[@dumpl3dore]

The one thing to bear in mind when thinking of flying out of Catania is that the airport is prone to sudden closure when Mt Etna erupts which happens often. This happened to us while sitting on the plane waiting to take off when the airport closed due to all the ash in the air. The ensuing pandemonium inside the airport was epic and felt like being thrust into a Fellini film. Be forewarned you could be stuck.

[@anyaSL1992]

Thank you for this video! Very timely for me.

[@claud1834]

Well done video. Public transportation in Sicily looks doable! Thanks for posting this video as it will come in handy for my trip.

[@Luigi-uj5ml]

Rail ferries in Europe: in reality there is also a ferry line that connects Villa San Giovanni with Golfo Aranci marittima (Sardinia), but it is rarely used and only for freight wagons. Or to send Diesel locomotives and railcars from Sardinia to the continent that need to be overhauled at some large Trenitalia workshop. In the past, the FS ferries to Golfo Aranci Marittima set sail from Civitavecchia Marittima and also transported cars, trucks and passengers on foot.

[@adriano8809]

It really depends on which side of the island you want to see, I’d suggest 2 weeks on the western side and the next year 2 weeks on the eastern side of the island; that would make it less stressing and more enjoyable. There is so much to see that it’s even better to find some gap for a nap and for enjoying the restaurants and some “secret” places and some remote corners worth a visit like (Erice, Segesta, Monreale, Cavagrande del Cassibile, Alcantara river, Villa del Casale just to mention a few).

[@slicedbeats]

Awesome Video :) Sicily is my favourite place in the world, and my wife and I will be heading there next year to travel as well by train :D

[@mariademasi1760]

Love Sicily❤️

[@johnhingston9902]

Nice job. We’ve visited twice, using rental cars. I think you have made it easier for folks for whom driving is not an option. Our first time we came by train from Naples and picked up a Fiat Panda in Messina. Small cars are an advantage in villages and towns. We travelled clockwise via Syracuse, Ragusa, Agrigento and Santo Stefano di Camastra, returning to Messina to drop the car and take the train to Rome. Second time we flew into Palermo from Florence and used public transport while we stayed there. We returned to the airport to pick up a car for exploring the north west coast and inland before returning to fly out of Palermo.

[@JuliaRabe]

Thank you for sharing your point of view using cars! These sound like awesome trips.

[@Burleyson]

I am bilingual and of course, since my parents were born in Sicily I have been a number of times but I never knew this. I did not even know you could take a train from Palermo to Argregento!! I do not like driving in Sicily and this is what I am going to do when next we visit. Very, very informative!

[@sxflyer5410]

I would say Sicily is by far the best connected island in the mediterranean in regards of trains. Towns like Ragusa, Modica, Scicli, Noto, Caltagirone, etc. are all reachable by train. And arriving by train in Ragusa is simply stunning!

[@thebrowns1017]

A very well shot & edited video. Really enjoyable.

[@jenniferdavies8910]

This was brilliant! By far the best way to travel you get to know all the quirky bits of a country. Thank you 😋

[@sjot2006]

Thank you so much for making this video and your honesty. I am thinking of trying to use buses from Palermo to San Vito Lo Capo and then towards Agrigento and back to Palermo. You're so right, it's hard to find any information in English and even the websites in Italian are not so informative or even allow you to buy the ticket from their website or in advance.

[@sledgehammer982]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Great info. Thank you. Would have liked to see your travels in Sardinia too!

[@wendycalear3045]

Superb presentation, very well done and most helpful.

[@JuliaRabe]

Thank you so much, that's very kind!

[@rizakahriman3783]

You are amazing Julia! Thanks for this unique content what I have been looking for ! I am flying to sicily tomorrow :)

[@JuliaRabe]

Thank you for your kind words! Have a lot of fun on your trip!

[@acozito89]

The best video i have seen doing my research about Sicily. Thank you very much.

[@kingagacs7910]

very helpful girls, thanks you!!I am planning my journey the same way but from Catania

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

Kinga Gács Makes sense; Catania is a bigger airport and there are more flights, to more countries and cities across Europe, more frequently, than there are to Palermo. Catania airport is also much closer to the city itself; the autostrada (motorway) is easy to access; and the bus to the rail station and city centre is quick and frequent; there are regular buses right outside the terminal to many cities; or to Milazzo for the Aeolian Islands.

[@MD-rl7ed]

Nicely done Julia. Going to Sicily for the month of March. You are correct. having a rental car is generally a pain. Parking, concerns about what you left in the car. Not much traffic but very narrow roads. I would still choose a car if you have the option. Sicily is a fantastic place! Getting to stop at out of the way towns and places is many times the highlight of the trip. Nothing better than hitting a small town and no one speaks English. You are the only tourist! Keep traveling kid.

[@sxflyer5410]

also many small towns are easily reachable by train in Sicily. Ragusa, Caltagirone, Scicli, Modica, … And the views when arriving in Ragusa by train can‘t be beaten by car, the train route is incredibly scenic and gives you a big panorama of the town. :D

[@MrHahajoe]

Thank you!

[@whengdiwhengdi3383]

Love this! Just what I need to ease my little worries! 😬 Thank you! 😘 I will be going to Sicily by public transport too. Doing already a lot of research to plan how I will move around for 10days (Messina-Catania-Siracusa): enough time for beach and city tour + 1day Etna tour! Of course, food trip!!! Next time the other side. 😁

[@ramjeh]

Traveling in a month to sicilly this is very helpful and useful 😍😍thankyou so much And thumps up for the great noto trip photography !!

[@秋風痕]

I am trying to figure out how to get around in Sicily, this was very helpful. Thank you!

[@trinayan1]

Very Uselful Information for any tourist who wishes to visit the Island.

[@igoralpatov3105]

Fantastic video! I am going to Sicily next month. Hope the prices haven't increased too much in the last 4 years...

[@CapturingSpain]

Julia, now I want to travel to Sicily sooooo badly. I would also always choose the train or a bus. Just because of the adventure and experience.

[@kateharrison]

Great practical video, thanks for all the effort you put into it ❤

[@sarahprosecco]

Thank you so much for this video! I was a bit worried and didn't know if I would book to stay put in one location for the entire time or travel to a couple of places for a few days each. Was also torn between Sicily and Sardinia - but that Ferry is very good value. Also had a little giggle at the 'PMSing monster' 😹

[@raymci98]

Your experience was very similar to ours. One point I would add is that the scenery along the coast is often quite beautiful, even stunning. For our trip, the trains were reliable, on time and, for the most part, clean. There were a few segments in which the train was rather crowded but for anyone with experience riding mass transit, it’s perfectly fine. The one caution I would add is to travel as lightly as you can. Avoid big suitcases. They are a pain to maneuver on and off the train and if the train is crowded, you may not find a spot to stow it. Oh, and as someone whose grandparents came from the province of Agrigento, please pronounce it correctly!

[@dr1311]

Very nice and refreshing way of narrating. Great job girls and please keep going. 😊

[@konaboyz1690]

I've taken two trips to Sicily from Hawaii and both times I've driven what a mistake it's been dealing with the traffic but I was there for almost 3 months excellent video.....surfing CPA Hawaii

[@lennonwargenborg3689]

Thanks for the useful information! I´m going with my Schatje

[@MrJobcon]

Very good video, informative and honest. Thank you!

[@kimjones217]

Thanks I was planning on not driving when I visit. Definitely bus and train.

[@caleblindley7142]

Thanks, this was a great video and very helpful, for my trip to Sicily this year.

[@JuliaRabe]

I'm happy to hear that. Have a great trip!

[@jaobmens4429]

Yes this is what I wanted to know. Good information. Thanks for sharing. I am glad to hear that you had a great holiday 😊

[@cattancmagician]

Great video. I’m in Sicily right now on vacation.

[@violetarodriguez4840]

Julia I really enjoy this video !!! Great info abaut how use the traansportation really unspensive and easyLOL !! Thank you.

[@susanhighfield3100]

My husband and myself have booked to do this in June 2021 (hopefully) was a really useful video.

[@claudioflores224]

I love your video!!! Thanks very much for the great tips. We are planning to go next September and the cost of renting a car is crazy for an automatic one lol. Greetings from New Jersey 😃

[@lesliehoskins2813]

It is very relaxing! ❤

[@James-lb7yd]

I am planning on making a trip to Sicily early next year. After watching this video, I feel that public transportation is the option for me. I have thought about renting a car, but getting lost while driving, finding a parking spot, ect. is really something that gets on my nerves, and the time there is to relax. What a pleasant experience for me to watch this video. I do have a question about lodging. I have traveled to Rome a few times, and most sites in the city I am able to get one hotel room, and travel to and from each day there. The cities in Sicily seem to be spread out that it doesn't seem like it is a good idea to get just one hotel room, but going to each city with the luggage is not that great of an idea either. Could you, or anyone, please help me with this question. Thank you for your time and patience. 😊

[@helenepoulin6668]

Thanks for making this video

[@stanlukash33]

This video is underrated.

[@gilliangroom7433]

Good video.I wonder what happened in Siracusa..where I live.🤔😔

[@youngjock1985]

Useful video, thanks from the UK.

[@mimi_pesss]

Very helpful video

[@woofolliesmydog8628]

Very helpful for me, thank you.

[@darkshokoladka]

It was really helpful! Thanks!

[@milosaleksic5193]

very helpful thank you

[@hagerini]

Great video & editing skills, keep up the good work 👍

[@JuliaRabe]

Thank you!

[@angus7278]

Thanks, just the information I was looking for. Just a note that it is easy to book day tours out to tourist sites, so one isn’t really stuck just in the larger cities. Also, renting a car for a day to explore the countryside is an option for people who drive.

[@almaslifeadventure881]

thank you for sharing your video. keep in touch.

[@johnfbremerjr]

Nice work! We visit Sicily from the states at the end of September most years. We always rent a car, but the trains and busses are a nice break. Also the views can be better from the train.

[@sxflyer5410]

in Ragusa, the view is definitely better from the train! Highly recommended! :D

[@Gerlindeen]

Danke für das Video! Alle reden immer über Mietwagen hier, Mietwagen da, aber mir ist das einfach zu stressig und unsicher im Ausland.

[@donjarrett1068]

Thank you excellent information

[@maximilian96]

Great video, well done!

[@abelcalde78]

Just watching I was dreaming on living the same! Wow!

[@margaretcaldarone3545]

Im Glad You Did This Video. I Have Given This Adventure Some Thoughts. I Want TO See The Main Citys of Sicily. Where Would I Like to Be ? You Solved a Problem. Take the Train,( if Possible).🎉

[@AntonioHernandez-np8yl]

Thanks for sharing the experience, Julia! We are going to Sicily next August. Do you recommend to buy the train tickets in advance?

[@JuliaRabe]

We didn't and it was totally fine. Just went to the station and bought the ticket at a machine or at the ticket office at the station. I don't think they have cheaper prices if you buy in advance. We also liked the flexibility, Mind you, my information is not super up to date - we went there in 2018.

[@LynasSandman]

Nice e work on the video, Very helpful information, You are charming too.

[@JNO_JNO]

Well done ! Really useful information ! I would have liked to seeing more of your town walking or eating tours. And can one take a dog on public transport in Sicily?

[@MrHahajoe]

Thank you for the wonderful video. I wonder how early I should book the train ticket for traveling in Sicily in order to secure a seat? I am flying there from Naples in March.

[@JuliaRabe]

We got ours either spontaneously at the station or online, but not more than 1 or 2 days in advance.

[@M4rc10g]

Du bist wieder da. 😊

[@JuliaRabe]

Ja. 😊 Cool, dass du noch hier bist.

[@carlosputton7418]

Hello! Thanks! I enjoyed!

[@kasparuibopuu4875]

Thankyou for this video,it was helpful for me😃👍

[@alejandromorales4115]

Thank you very much for your vídeo!! Ir helps me a lot! I'm planning my trip to Sicily!!

[@JuliaRabe]

I'm very happy to hear the video is helping you!

[@gt5803]

Great video, very helpful .

[@adamrussell7939]

Great video!!

[@Tamilclan]

perfect thank you

[@sandramason4238]

Excellent! Thank you 😊

[@facugomez7840]

very useful

[@bmcd9490]

Such a useful and talented photographic video. I have no language skills and don't drive. Thanks.

[@ImRaHorakhty]

Good video, are the bus and train stations centrally located to the the centre's. Are the distances walkable.

[@mjfreespirit]

What kind of monster did you turn into? I didn't catch it

[@lesliebaldwin5645]

Very good, I’m thinking of recapturing my misspelt yoof, late 60,s. …. I’m interested in room prices as I’m living on a tiny pension in uk

[@evyf857]

Great video as I’m planning my trip to Sicily and wouldn’t want to rent a car, having to deal with parkings etc My only concern is that some of the places I’m looking to visit don’t seem to be possible using public transportations, such as Ragusa or other smaller towns. I also saw that Noto can be accessible by train? I’ll definitely use public transportations, staying in a few places to be able to visit some of the surroundings. From Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, from Agrigento, Valle di T’emplît, From Catania, Taormina and so forth, If anyone has some suggestions please let me know! 🙏

[@shantanuwadadar]

It was definately helpful for the prices and routes ya'll took. I am solo traveller and planning it this summer. It would have been a tad bit more helpful if you have some important architectural sites besides Agrigento, Taormina and Etna...

[@sxflyer5410]

Noto is UNESCO as well btw :)

[@phoenixpierlsberg3229]

It is useful! thanks!

[@bhojpurjogitherseriessyste8083]

beautiful i come to palermo

[@joakimherreryd4294]

Thank you for this information. This is helpful. We are going there next month. At the same time, your video is attractive to watch. Well done. May I know the artist and the title of the first music track you put in? Thanks.

[@enricomonti156]

Catania is the main and most convenient airport in Sicily and now has a brand new station, yet the bus is more convenient. The trains in Sicily are also a bit of a joke, particularly the new Frecciabianca service between Palermo and Messina, which goes via Catania and takes 1h more than a regional train would take to Messina

[@kaforrockclub6102]

Desculpe se postei seu video sou novo ainda mas o que e belo o mundo tem que compartilhar

[@giannidigianni4173]

Please Agrigento pronounced with the second g like j in juice

[@MahiEurope]

Ehi,,,,esattamente!!!

[@anyaSL1992]

Good to know

[@FRANCISCARUSOworld]

I'm planning on spending two weeks in Sicily this summer! What area is the best to stay? 😃

[@lucanton2088]

Depends what you wanna do or what you want to visit. In 2 weeks you can visit almost everything but with a tight schedule. Otherwise choose east or west side and concentrate there. Best way to visit is car rent (catch is finding a parking spot in the big cities and watch out for burglaries) or if u are a hard ass and tough guy choose a Scooter aka Moped aka Vespa! Cheers.

[@kirbymoore7402]

Thank you so much for posting your adventures! I'm planning my travel plans for this fall. Do you have any more videos ? Many thanks from Kirby, in Minneapolis.

[@JuliaRabe]

Sadly I don't have the time to make videos at the moment but I hope to pick it up again next year. I hope you have a great trip this fall.

[@laninepomuceno6774]

God bless us I like it very beautiful and relaxing place. I want to travel around the world to experience also a good life together my family, friends and relatives. In God all things are possible po. From Lani D. Nepomuceno, Cagsawa ruins, Busay, Daraga, Albay Philippines. Thank you so much po and regards to all of you there in your country. Thanks

[@popasaci7103]

Thank you for your video! I was surprised that from Palermo you went to Agrigento first but I’m glad because I will go there too. Before I was nervous about the transfer between the airport bus and the train to Agrigento. Do you remember how far it would have been from where the airport bus drop you off to the train station in Palermo?

[@sxflyer5410]

There is also a train station at Palermo airport, with direct trains to Palermo Centrale. Then you only have to switch tracks/platforms and continue to Agrigento, all in one ticket.

[@kaforrockclub6102]

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