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 €11 - €16 and takes 5h 40m.

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 €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Calabria?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Palermo Terminal Bus and arriving at Reggio Calabria via Villa S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Palermo to Calabria?

The distance between Palermo and Calabria is 234 km.

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 4h 5m and costs €15 - €30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Palermo to Calabria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Calabria bus from?

Palermo to Calabria bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Bus or fly from Palermo to Calabria?

The best way to get from Palermo to Calabria is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Palermo to Calabria bus arrive?

Palermo to Calabria bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione station.

Where can I stay near Calabria?

There are 982+ 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
4h 5m
€16–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus Itabus
5h 40m
€12–16
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
5h 37m
€16–23
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Reggio di Calabriacarferry
3h 4m
€39–55
Fly
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane PMO - REG
6h 4m
€82–269

Palermo to Calabria by bus and foot

3Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.2 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

ITA Airways and Ryanair fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione 3 times a week. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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