There are 4 ways to get from Scalea to Panarea by train, ferry, bus, or night train
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- Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Briaticotrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Vibo Valentia to Panareaferry
6h 36m€46–86Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Bivio Università - Deonianbus 7
- Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Milazzo Via dei Millebus
- Take the ferry from Milazzo to Panareaferry
9h 34m€40–68Train, ferry via Santa Eufemia Lamezia
- Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the ferry from Vibo Valentia to Panareaferry
7h 8m€46–92Night train, bus, ferry
- Take the nighttrain from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
- Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus
- Take the ferry from Milazzo to Panareaferry
12h 19m€80–128
Scalea to Panarea by train, bus, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Panarea is to bus and ferry which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Scalea to Panarea is to train and ferry which takes 6h 36m and costs €45 - €90.
The distance between Scalea and Panarea is 252 km.
The best way to get from Scalea to Panarea without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 36m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Scalea to Panarea, including transfers.
There are 551+ hotels available in Panarea.
What companies run services between Scalea, Italy and Panarea, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Scalea to Panarea. However, you can take the train to Briatico, walk to Briatico, take the bus to Tropea, walk to Vibo Valentia, then take the ferry to Panarea. Alternatively, you can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Panarea via Lamezia Terme C., Briatico, Briatico, Tropea, and Vibo Valentia in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Briatico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 0984 413001
- info@autoservizipreite.it
- Website
- autoservizipreite.it
Bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Bivio Università - Deonian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- autoservizipreite.com
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- callcenter@libertylines.it
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Vibo Valentia to Panarea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Vibo Valentia to Panarea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Milazzo to Panarea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
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