There are 4 ways to get from Varapodio to Sicily by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, 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.
Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
6h 34mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oppido Mamertina to Villa San Giovanibus 427
- Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
8h 52m€17–42Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Varapodio to Villa S. Giovannicar
- Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
- Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
3h 44m€62–102Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Gioia Tauro to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
7h 49m€31–60
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varapodio to Sicily is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Varapodio to Sicily is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 44m and costs €60 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Varapodio to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Varapodio and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Oppido Mamertina, Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Varapodio to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Gioia Tauro and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Varapodio and Sicily is 286 km.
The best way to get from Varapodio to Sicily without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Varapodio to Sicily, including transfers.
Varapodio to Sicily bus services, operated by Ferrovie Della Calabria, depart from Oppido Mamertina station.
Varapodio to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Gioia Tauro station.
The best way to get from Varapodio to Sicily is to bus which takes 8h 52m and costs €17 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Varapodio, Italy and Sicily, Italy?
You can take a bus from Varapodio to Piazza Boiardo via Oppido Mamertina, Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione, Palermo Terminal Bus, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Gioia Tauro to Palermo Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 5h 17m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Gioia Tauro to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- 328/2391117
- [email protected]
- Website
- web.ferroviedellacalabria.it
Bus from Oppido Mamertina to Villa San Giovani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- web.ferroviedellacalabria.it
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 090774409
- [email protected]
- Website
- bluferries.it
Car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestieri
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- bluferries.it
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Booking & Getting There
Varapodio to Sicily bus services, operated by Ferrovie Della Calabria, arrive at Villa San Giovani station.
Varapodio to Sicily train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.
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