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How to get to
Agrigento
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By Train
Frequent trains run to Palermo and Caltanissetta, less
frequently to Enna (but not that useful - the station is about
5km below the town).
By Bus
Frequent buses run to Palermo, Caltanissetta, Catania, Sciacca
and close(ish) to Eraclea Minoa. A few also run to Gela and
Trapani via Mazara del Vallo, Marsala and Castelvetrano (for
Selinunte).
By Boat
There are daily boats and hydrofoils in Summer (fewer, no
hydrofoils in winter) from Agrigento's port 3km away - Porto
Empedocle to the islands of Lampedua and Linosa. See SIREMAR and
Ustica Lines. There are frequent local buses from Porto
Empedocle into Agrigento.
By Car
From Catania
Take the freeway Palermo-Catania (A19) towards Palermo. Take the
Caltanissetta exit and continue on the highway (SS640) following
the signs to Agrigento. To reach the town, ignore the first sign
to the center (Agrigento Centro) and stay on the same highway
all the way to the turnaround. At the turnaround, take the first
road to the right winding up to the temple (Tempio di Giunone)
and crossing the upper area of the Valley. Follow the signs
"Centro" towards the town center.
From Palermo
Take the highway Palermo-Agrigento (SS189) towards Agrigento. To
reach the town, follow the signs "Centro" up to the bus terminal
square (Piazzale Rosselli).
From Trapani/Castelvetrano and Sciacca
From the freeway (A29), take the Castelvetrano exit and the
highway (SS 115) towards Agrigento. To get to the town center
follow the signs "Centro".
From Ragusa and Gela
Take the highway (SS 115) towards Agrigento, and at the
turnaround under the temple (Tempio di Giunone) follow the signs
"Centro" to get to the town center.
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