What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to San Ferdinando?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to San Ferdinando is to bus which costs €17 - €60 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to San Ferdinando?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to San Ferdinando is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and San Ferdinando?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to San Ferdinando. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Gioia Tauro via Palermo Oreto Orsi and Messina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Palermo to San Ferdinando?

The distance between Palermo and San Ferdinando is 280 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to San Ferdinando without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to San Ferdinando without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palermo to San Ferdinando?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Palermo to San Ferdinando, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to San Ferdinando bus from?

Palermo to San Ferdinando bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Where does the Palermo to San Ferdinando bus arrive?

Palermo to San Ferdinando bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where can I stay near San Ferdinando?

There are 1622+ hotels available in San Ferdinando.

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

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Rosarnotrain Fr
4h 32m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovannibus N592 / ...
7h 22m
€18–57
Bus via Messina
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Take the bus from Messina to Gioia Taurobus 590
6h 58m
€35–49
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 San Ferdinandocar
3h 38m
€64–102
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 San Ferdinandotaxi
5h 42m
€164–306
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 San Ferdinandotaxi
7h 23m
€182–339

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

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280.1 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Galilei Giotto to San Ferdinando via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Messina, and Gioia Tauro in around 6h 58m.

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