Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Tropea

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Tropea by bus, car ferry, train, ferry, car, plane, taxi, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tropeatrain train Re
    6h 4m
    €21–144

  2. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tropeatrain train Re
    6h 24m

  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 Tropeacar car
    4h 12m
    €71–112

  4. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, 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 Tropeataxi taxi
    5h 52m
    €149–415

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Lamezia Terme Stationbus bus Autoservizi Salemi S202
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropeatrain train Re
    7h 23m
    €21–59

  6. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Gioia Taurotrain train Ic
    8h
    €33–64

  7. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane PMO - REG
    2. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Tropeatrain train
    8h 33m
    €55–285

Palermo to Tropea by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Palermo to Tropea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 309.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Gioia Tauro twice daily. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 4h 58m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides