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How to get fromPalermo to Polistenaby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, plane, taxi, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Polistena by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, car ferry, plane, taxi, train, or ferry

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Gioia Taurotrain train Ic
    6h 28m
    €31–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovannibus bus N597 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Mammolabus bus 301195
    9h 27m
    €19–51

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Polistenacar car
    3h 45m
    €66–104

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane PMO - SUF
    2. Take the taxi from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Polistenataxi taxi
    5h 52m
    €184–455

  5. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train 5354 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    6h 35m

Palermo to Polistena by train and bus (Trenitalia)

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Gioia Tauro twice daily. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Polistena via Villa San Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni, and Mammola in around 9h 27m.

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