What is the cheapest way to get from Acireale to Scalea?

The cheapest way to get from Acireale to Scalea is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Acireale to Scalea?

The fastest way to get from Acireale to Scalea is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 21m and costs €65 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Acireale and Scalea?

No, there is no direct bus from Acireale station to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station and arriving at Scalea - Parco Dei Principi via Cosenza Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Acireale and Scalea?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Acireale and arriving at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Acireale to Scalea?

The distance between Acireale and Scalea is 307 km.

How do I travel from Acireale to Scalea without a car?

The best way to get from Acireale to Scalea without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Acireale to Scalea?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Acireale to Scalea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acireale to Scalea bus from?

Acireale to Scalea bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Acireale to Scalea train from?

Acireale to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Acireale station.

Where does the Acireale to Scalea bus arrive?

Acireale to Scalea bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Cosenza Bus Station.

Where does the Acireale to Scalea train arrive?

Acireale to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.

Where can I stay near Scalea?

There are 876+ hotels available in Scalea.

Acireale to Scalea - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

There are 4 ways to get from Acireale to Scalea by train, ferry, bus, night train, car, or car ferry

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
best
1. Take the train from Acireale 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 Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain Ic
5h 31m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Scalea - Parco Dei Principibus 7
8h 28m
€24–50
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Acireale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaonighttrain Ini
6h 40m
€28–60
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Acireale to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Scaleacar
4h 21m
€66–107

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Acireale to Scalea.

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Distance: 306.6 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Acireale, Italy and Scalea, Italy?

You can take a train from Acireale to Scalea - Parco Dei Principi via Catania Centrale, Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station, and Cosenza Autostazione in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Acireale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao 3 times a day. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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