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How to get fromPalermo to Reggio Calabriaby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train 5354 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    4h 8m
    €27–51

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovannibus bus N592 / ...
    5h 53m
    €15–40

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus bus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    5h 30m
    €17–28

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Palermo to Rinellaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Rinella to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    7h
    €92–163

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Reggio di Calabriacarferry car ferry
    3h 4m
    €41–58

  6. Fly

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane PMO - REG
    5h 48m
    €46–257

Palermo to Reggio Calabria by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a ferry from Palermo to Reggio di Calabria via Rinella in around 7h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovanni 3 times a day. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Autoservizi Salemi Srl also services this route once daily.

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