What is the cheapest way to get from Sicily to La Sila?

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to La Sila is to drive and car ferry which costs €80 - €140 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sicily to La Sila?

The fastest way to get from Sicily to La Sila is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 51m and costs €300 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and La Sila?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to La Sila. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Groce di Magara via Palermo and Cosenza - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Sicily to La Sila?

The distance between Sicily and La Sila is 468 km.

How do I travel from Sicily to La Sila without a car?

The best way to get from Sicily to La Sila without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 8h 4m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sicily to La Sila?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Sicily to La Sila, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to La Sila bus from?

Sicily to La Sila bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where does the Sicily to La Sila bus arrive?

Sicily to La Sila bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cosenza station.

Where can I stay near La Sila?

There are 588+ hotels available in La Sila.

Sicily to La Sila - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sicily to La Sila by train, ferry, taxi, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry, taxi
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 Paolatrain Fr
4. Take the taxi from Cosenza to La Silataxi
8h 4m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to La Silacar
5h 19m
€84–133
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconibus
2. Take the taxi from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to La Silataxi
8h 34m
€119–158
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane CIY - SUF
2. Take the taxi from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to La Silataxi
4h 51m
€302–486
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Paolatrain Ic
2. Take the taxi from Cosenza to La Silataxi
9h 6m
€139–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenzabus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Autostazione to Groce di Magarabus 385B
12h 56m
€94–145

Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) flights

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Distance: 468.1 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and La Sila, Italy?

You can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to La Sila via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo, Cosenza, Cosenza - Autostazione, and Groce di Magara in around 12h 56m.

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