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 €19 - €29 and takes 7h 54m.

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 Terminal Bus and arriving at Lattarico - Via Contessa - a richiesta via Rende -Quattrom.-Via Volta-Staz.Ferrov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Palermo to Contessa?

The distance between Palermo and Contessa is 450 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 bus which takes 7h 54m and costs €19 - €29.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m 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 Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Contessa?

The best way to get from Palermo to Contessa is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Palermo to Contessa bus arrive?

Palermo to Contessa bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi station.

Where can I stay near Contessa?

There are 547+ hotels available in Contessa.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Contessa by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconibus
7h 54m
€20–28
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Paolatrain Ic
8h 3m
€43–94
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 11m
Bus via Cosenza - Autostazione-Corsia n.4
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenzabus 582 / ...
10h 21m
€37–63

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palermo to Contessa.

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Distance: 449.9 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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

Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi once daily. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Paola once daily. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 6h 22m.

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