main platforms numbered 1-5, the station has three smaller platforms also numbered 1-3 that are marked 'Ovest' - if you are heading westwards in the direction of Gela it is these you will need.
By plane
The closest airport is Catania to the north of Syracuse, which offers direct bus service.
Get around
Bus no 26 run from downtown past Sanctuary Lacrime and Neopolis.
• Nolo Point, Gazebo Pz Pncali, tel: +39 348 9506338. Rents out electrical bicycles, scooters, canoes, campers etc.
Syracuse is on the train line that runs from Messina, Taormina and Catania along the coast.
The centre of town is easily visitable on foot - the island of Ortygia contains most of the sights, and is compact and pleasant for strolling. The archaeological area is about 25 minutes' walk away from the island
