What is the cheapest way to get from Calabria to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Calabria to Palermo is to ferry and bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calabria to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Calabria to Palermo is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Calabria and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Calabria to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct ferry between Calabria and Palermo?

No, there is no direct ferry from Calabria to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Reggio di Calabria and arriving at Palermo via Rinella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Calabria to Palermo?

The distance between Calabria and Palermo is 235 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Calabria to Palermo?

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How do I travel from Calabria to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Calabria to Palermo without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 35m and costs €27 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Calabria to Palermo?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Calabria to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calabria to Palermo bus from?

Calabria to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione station.

Bus or fly from Calabria to Palermo?

The best way to get from Calabria to Palermo is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs €12 - €40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €330 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Calabria to Palermo bus arrive?

Calabria to Palermo bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Palermo Terminal Bus station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Calabria to Palermo?

Book your Calabria to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6147+ hotels available in Palermo.

Calabria to Palermo - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Calabria to Palermo by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
4h 35m
€28–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
5h 38m
€12–37
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
2. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Oretobus Sais Autolinee 8863 / ...
5h 16m
€19–28
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Rinellaferry
2. Take the ferry from Rinella to Palermoferry
6h 30m
€82–149
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Reggio di Calabria to Tresmestiericarferry
2. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
3h 4m
€38–58
Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport
1. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SUF - PMO
4h 19m
€83–328
Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport
1. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane REG - PMO
6h 52m
€47–269

Calabria to Palermo by ferry, foot, and train

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.6 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Calabria, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Palermo via Rinella in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Bus twice daily. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 4h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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