What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Calabria?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Calabria is to drive and car ferry which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Calabria?

The fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Calabria is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 18m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo (Region) and Calabria?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo (Region) to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Vicari and arriving at Reggio Calabria via Palermo Terminal Bus and Villa S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Palermo (Region) to Calabria?

The distance between Palermo (Region) and Calabria is 245 km.

How do I travel from Palermo (Region) to Calabria without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Calabria without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 26m and costs €45 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Palermo (Region) to Calabria?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Palermo (Region) to Calabria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo (Region) to Calabria bus from?

Palermo (Region) to Calabria bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Vicari station.

Where does the Palermo (Region) to Calabria bus arrive?

Palermo (Region) to Calabria bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Palermo station.

Where can I stay near Calabria?

There are 984+ hotels available in Calabria.

Palermo (Region) to Calabria - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Palermo (Region) to Calabria by train, ferry, bus, 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 Termini Imerese to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
5h 26m
€48–61
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Palermo (Region) to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Reggio di Calabriacarferry
3h 18m
€37–53
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus
3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
6h 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus Itabus
8h 15m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palermo (Region) to Calabria.

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Distance: 244.8 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy and Calabria, Italy?

You can take a bus from Vicari to Reggio Calabria via Palermo, Palermo Terminal Bus, Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione, and Villa S. Giovanni in around 8h 15m.

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