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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Polistena is to bus which costs €18 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Polistena is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 45m and costs €65 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Polistena?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Polistena. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Polistena via Gioia Tauro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Palermo to Polistena?

The distance between Palermo and Polistena is 289 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Polistena without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Palermo to Polistena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Polistena bus from?

Palermo to Polistena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where does the Palermo to Polistena bus arrive?

Palermo to Polistena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villa San Giovanni station.

Where can I stay near Polistena?

There are 364+ hotels available in Polistena.

Palermo to Polistena - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palermo to Polistena by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or taxi

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Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
6h 7m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovannibus N592 / ...
8h 15m
€19–58
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
7h 28m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Polistenacar
3h 45m
€65–102
Fly from Palermo Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane PMO - SUF
2. Take the taxi from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Polistenataxi
5h 47m
€174–316
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane TPS - SUF
3. Take the taxi from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Polistenataxi
7h 28m
€192–349

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) flights

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4h 24mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.6 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovanni 3 times a day. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Autoservizi Salemi Srl also services this route once daily.

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