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

The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Palermo is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scalea to Palermo is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 54m and costs €70 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Scalea and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Scalea to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Scalea - Hotel Talao and arriving at Palermo via Cosenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Scalea and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Scalea to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Paola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Scalea to Palermo?

The distance between Scalea and Palermo is 447 km.

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

The best way to get from Scalea to Palermo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Scalea to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scalea to Palermo bus from?

Scalea to Palermo bus services, operated by Preite Cosenza, depart from Scalea - Hotel Talao station.

Where do I catch the Scalea to Palermo train from?

Scalea to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.

Train or bus from Scalea to Palermo?

The best way to get from Scalea to Palermo is to bus which takes 12h 2m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Scalea to Palermo bus arrive?

Scalea to Palermo bus services, operated by Preite Cosenza, arrive at Cosenza Autostazione station.

Where does the Scalea to Palermo train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Scalea to Palermo?

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Scalea to Palermo - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Scalea to Palermo by train, ferry, bus, car, 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 Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Paolatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
8h 9m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Cosenza Autostazionebus 7
2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Palermobus 582 / ...
12h 2m
€35–66
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Scalea to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermocar
5h 54m
€73–111
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
5h 55m
€51–179
Train
1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Paolatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Paola to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
8h 21m
€41–105
Train, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Paolatrain
2. Take the train from Paola to Lamezia Terme C.train
3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SUF - PMO
7h 12m
€65–221

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Distance: 447.2 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Palermo via Cosenza Autostazione and Cosenza in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Palermo Centrale via Paola in around 8h 21m.

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