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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Metaponto is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Metaponto is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs €100 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Metaponto?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Metaponto. However, there are services departing from Palermo Terminal Bus and arriving at Metaponto via Lamezia Terme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Metaponto?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Metaponto. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Metaponto via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Palermo to Metaponto?

The distance between Palermo and Metaponto is 543 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Metaponto without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Palermo to Metaponto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Metaponto bus from?

Palermo to Metaponto bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Metaponto train from?

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

Train or bus from Palermo to Metaponto?

The best way to get from Palermo to Metaponto is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Palermo to Metaponto bus arrive?

Palermo to Metaponto bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Lamezia Terme Station.

Where does the Palermo to Metaponto train arrive?

Palermo to Metaponto train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

Where can I stay near Metaponto?

There are 1297+ hotels available in Metaponto.

Palermo to Metaponto - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Palermo to Metaponto 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 (Trenitalia)
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 Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain Ic
9h 15m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Lamezia Terme Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lamezia Terme to Metapontobus 1586
10h 20m
€31–49
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Metapontocar
6h 44m
€106–163
Fly Palermo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PMO - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
7h 19m
€49–137
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Metapontotrain Ic
9h 30m
€56–124
Bus via Messina
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Policoro Via Bolognabus Itabus
12h 49m
€32–57
Fly Palermo Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Metapontotrain
8h 11m
€77–195
Fly Palermo Airport to Brindisi Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane PMO - BDS
2. Take the train from Brindisi to Metapontotrain
7h 38m
€66–152
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo-Via Libertа Don Bosco to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane TPS - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
4. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
8h 10m
€51–119
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
3. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
4. Take the bus from Matera to Metapontobus
9h 10m
€52–136

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 543.4 km
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Metaponto via Lamezia Terme and Metaponto in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Metaponto via Lamezia Terme C. and Metaponto in around 9h 30m.

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