There are 6 ways to get from Castelmezzano to Scalea by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Bus via Padula
best- Take the bus from Potenza - Cavour to Buonabitacolo ESSObus 400
- Take the bus from Padula Bivio to Scaleabus
5h 22m€16–25Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Albano Di Lucania to Metapontotrain Re
- Take the train from Metaponto to Sibaritrain Ic
- Take the train from Sibari to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain Fr
6h 21m€36–66Drive 128.3 km
- Drive from Castelmezzano to Scaleacar 128.3 km
2h 30m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Potenza Via Cavour to Sala Consilinabus Lauria
- Take the bus from Sala Consilina to Scaleabus
5h 27m€17–26Line 102 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Castelmezzano to Potenza San Roccobus 102
- Take the bus from Potenza - San Rocco to Buonabitacolo ESSObus 118 / ...
- Take the bus from Padula Bivio to Scaleabus
5h 51m€16–25Line 102 bus, bus via Atena Lucana
- Take the bus from Castelmezzano to Potenza - Ospedale Nuovobus 102
- Take the bus from Potenza - Ospedale San Carlo to Atena Lucana - Hotel Kristalbus
- Take the bus from Atena Lucana Bivio to Scaleabus
6h 17m€16–25
Castelmezzano to Scalea by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castelmezzano to Scalea is to bus via Padula which costs €16 - €25 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Castelmezzano to Scalea is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Castelmezzano to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Fontana Del Signore, Castelmezzano and arriving at Scalea via Potenza - Cavour and Padula Bivio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Castelmezzano to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Albano Di Lucania and arriving at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao via Metaponto and Sibari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Castelmezzano and Scalea is 182 km. The road distance is 128.3 km.
The best way to get from Castelmezzano to Scalea without a car is to bus via Padula which takes 5h 22m and costs €16 - €25.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Castelmezzano to Scalea, including transfers.
Castelmezzano to Scalea bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., depart from Potenza - Cavour station.
Castelmezzano to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Albano Di Lucania station.
The best way to get from Castelmezzano to Scalea is to bus via Padula which takes 5h 22m and costs €16 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Castelmezzano, Italy and Scalea, Italy?
You can take a bus from Fontana Del Signore, Castelmezzano to Scalea via Potenza San Rocco, Potenza - Cavour, Buonabitacolo ESSO, and Padula Bivio in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fontana Del Signore, Castelmezzano to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao via Albano di Lucania, Albano Di Lucania, Metaponto, and Sibari in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Albano Di Lucania to Metaponto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Metaponto to Sibari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Metaponto to Sibari
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Sibari to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- [email protected]
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Potenza - Cavour to Buonabitacolo ESSO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Castelmezzano to Potenza San Rocco
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Potenza - San Rocco to Buonabitacolo ESSO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Castelmezzano to Potenza - Ospedale Nuovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 089 233 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Padula Bivio to Scalea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Sala Consilina to Scalea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Padula Bivio to Scalea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
Bus from Atena Lucana Bivio to Scalea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Curcio Viaggi
- Phone
- +39 0973-21016
- [email protected]
- Website
- slasrl.eu
Bus from Potenza Via Cavour to Sala Consilina
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- slasrl.eu
- Phone
- +390973.663835
- [email protected]
- Website
- sam-castelluccioinferiore.com
Bus from Potenza - Ospedale San Carlo to Atena Lucana - Hotel Kristal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- sam-castelluccioinferiore.com
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Castelmezzano to Scalea bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., arrive at Buonabitacolo ESSO station.
Castelmezzano to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Metaponto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castelmezzano to Scalea is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Castelmezzano to Scalea.
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