The average train between Palermo and Scalea takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Scalea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Palermo and Scalea. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Palermo is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Scalea at 7:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Palermo station and arriving at Scalea station via Sapri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Palermo to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Sapri station.
Book your Palermo to Scalea train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Palermo and Scalea is 283 km. The road distance is 522 km.
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Sapri 4 times a day. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
