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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Contessa is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Contessa is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 42m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Contessa?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Contessa. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Lattarico - Via Contessa - a richiesta via Cosenza - Autostazione-Corsia n.4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Palermo to Contessa?

The distance between Palermo and Contessa is 422 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Contessa without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €40 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Palermo to Contessa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Contessa bus from?

Palermo to Contessa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Contessa?

The best way to get from Palermo to Contessa is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Palermo to Contessa bus arrive?

Palermo to Contessa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cosenza station.

Where can I stay near Contessa?

There are 537+ hotels available in Contessa.

Palermo to Contessa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Palermo to Contessa by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, ferry, or train

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
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Paolatrain Ic
8h 4m
€43–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenzabus 582 / ...
10h 21m
€37–63
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Contessacar
4h 42m
€66–99
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale 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 Paolatrain Ic
8h 15m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palermo to Contessa.

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Distance: 421.6 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Paola once daily. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Cosenza twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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