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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Riace is to bus which costs €19 - €45 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Riace is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 20m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Riace?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Riace. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Riace via Villa San Giovanni and Riace Marina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Palermo to Riace?

The distance between Palermo and Riace is 354 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Riace without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Palermo to Riace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Riace bus from?

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

Where does the Palermo to Riace bus arrive?

Palermo to Riace bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villa San Giovanni station.

Where can I stay near Riace?

There are 280+ hotels available in Riace.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Riace by train, ferry, bus, or car

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, bus
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 bus from Villa San Giovanni to Riacebus
8h 3m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovannibus N592 / ...
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Riacebus 301195
9h 17m
€20–43
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 Riacecar
4h 20m
€54–79
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
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 Reggio Calabria C.Le to Riacetrain Re
8h 51m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roccella Jonicatrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Roccella Ionica to Riacebus
10h 33m
€39–93

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palermo to Riace.

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Distance: 353.9 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Palermo to Riace via Villa San Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni, Riace, and Riace Marina in around 9h 17m.

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