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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Contessa is to bus via Rende - Quattromiglia-Via G. Marconi n.c.81 which costs €20 - €30 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Contessa is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 56m and costs €80 - €140.

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 - Quattromiglia-Via G. Marconi n.c.81 and Rende -Quattrom.-Via Volta-Staz.Ferrov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Contessa?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Contessa. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Castiglione Cosentin via Palermo Centrale and Paola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 and ferry which takes 7h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m 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.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Contessa train from?

Palermo to Contessa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Contessa?

The best way to get from Palermo to Contessa is to bus via Rende - Quattromiglia-Via G. Marconi n.c.81 which takes 8h and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 9h 30m.

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 does the Palermo to Contessa train arrive?

Palermo to Contessa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Paola station.

Where can I stay near Contessa?

There are 589+ hotels available in Contessa.

Palermo to Contessa - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Contessa by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Paolatrain Fr
7h 10m
Bus via Rende - Quattromiglia-Via G. Marconi n.c.81
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconibus
8h
€21–29
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Contessacar
4h 56m
€85–133
Fly from Palermo Airport, drive
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane PMO - SUF
2. Drive from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Contessacar
5h 49m
€76–225
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Paolatrain Ic
9h 30m
€44–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Rendebus 582
10h 24m
€43–69
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane TPS - SUF
3. Drive from Lamezia-Terme-Airport-SUF to Contessacar
7h 30m
€89–478

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) flights

37Weekly Planes

3h 56mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Contessa.

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Distance: 421.6 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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