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

The cheapest way to get from Scala to Palermo is to bus which costs €21 - €110 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scala to Palermo is to bus and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €45 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Scala and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Scala to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Minori and arriving at Palermo via Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Scala to Palermo?

The distance between Scala and Palermo is 418 km.

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

The best way to get from Scala to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €170 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Scala to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scala to Palermo bus from?

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

Train or bus from Scala to Palermo?

The best way to get from Scala to Palermo is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €170 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €110 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Scala to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5872+ hotels available in Palermo.

Scala to Palermo - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Minori Via Alfonso Gatto to Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)NAP - PMO
4h 30m
€48–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salerno to PalermoN592
12h 30m
€22–103
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Salerno to Palermo CentraleIc
8h 53m
€174–249
Taxi, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Scala to Port of Naples
2. Take the ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermo
9h 31m
€304–367
Bus, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the bus from Minori Via Alfonso Gatto to Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)NAP - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
6h 45m
€56–179
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Amalfi to Port of Salerno
2. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Palermo
13h 8m
€57–70
Ferry via Naples
1. Take the ferry from Port of Amalfi to Naples Beverello
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermo
15h
€80–107

Scala to Palermo by bus

8Weekly Buses

12h 30mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.1 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Scala, Campania, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Salerno to Palermo Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 8h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Salerno to Palermo 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 3 times a week.

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