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How to get fromSicily to Tropeaby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sicily to Tropea by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    best
    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 49m

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tropeatrain train Re
    7h 14m
    €22–76

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Tropeacar car
    4h 12m
    €70–109

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Lamezia Termebus bus N595 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropeatrain train Re
    9h 37m
    €24–73

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sicily to Tropea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 310.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Sicily to Tropea. However, you can take the train to Palermo Centrale, take the train to Messina Centrale, walk to Messina Marittima, take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the train to Tropea. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galilei Giotto to Tropea via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Messina Marittima, Villa San Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 7h 14m.

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