There are 3 ways to get from Palermo to Altomonte by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Paolatrain Ic
8h 54m€76–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenzabus 582 / ...
- Take the bus from Cosenza to Altomontebus 117
11h 10m€39–65Drive, ferry
- Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Altomontecar
5h 8m€72–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Altomonte is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Altomonte is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Altomonte. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Altomonte via Cosenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Palermo and Altomonte is 461 km.
The best way to get from Palermo to Altomonte without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Palermo to Altomonte, including transfers.
Palermo to Altomonte bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Altomonte is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 10m.
Palermo to Altomonte bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cosenza station.
There are 64+ hotels available in Altomonte.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Altomonte, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Paola once daily. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Altomonte via Cosenza in around 11h 10m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Palermo to Cosenza
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cosenza to Altomonte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- web.ferroviedellacalabria.it
- Phone
- 3409848540
- info@blujetlines.it
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
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