What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Calabria?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Calabria is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Calabria?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Calabria is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct ferry between Palermo and Calabria?

No, there is no direct ferry from Palermo to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Reggio di Calabria via Vulcano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Palermo to Calabria?

The distance between Palermo and Calabria is 234 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Palermo to Calabria?

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Calabria without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 59m and costs €26 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Calabria?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Palermo to Calabria, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Palermo to Calabria?

The best way to get from Palermo to Calabria is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 5h 59m.

Where can I stay near Calabria?

There are 1030+ hotels available in Calabria.

Palermo to Calabria - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Calabria by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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 Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
3h 59m
€26–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovannibus N592 / ...
5h 54m
€21–38
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Palermo to Vulcanoferry
2. Take the ferry from Vulcano to Reggio di Calabriaferry
7h 10m
€92–167
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Reggio di Calabriacarferry
3h 4m
€40–57
Fly
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane PMO - REG
5h 59m
€62–191

Palermo to Calabria by train, foot, and ferry

61Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.3 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Calabria, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovanni 3 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Palermo to Reggio di Calabria via Vulcano in around 7h 10m.

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