There are 4 ways to get from Scalea to Tropea by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropeatrain Re
2h 48m€17–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Cosenza Autostazionebus 7
- Take the bus from Cosenza to Francavilla Angitolabus 247
5h 23m€11–15Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Tropeanighttrain Ini
2h 4m€14–25Drive 172.3 km
- Drive from Scalea to Tropeacar 172.3 km
2h 44m€28–41
Scalea to Tropea by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Tropea is to bus which costs €11 - €16 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Scalea to Tropea is to night train which takes 2h 4m and costs €14 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Scalea to Tropea. However, there are services departing from Scalea - Hotel Talao and arriving at Tropea via Cosenza and Francavilla Angitola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao and arriving at Tropea. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Scalea and Tropea is 165 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.
The best way to get from Scalea to Tropea without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €17 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Scalea to Tropea, including transfers.
Scalea to Tropea bus services, operated by Preite Cosenza, depart from Scalea - Hotel Talao station.
Scalea to Tropea train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.
The best way to get from Scalea to Tropea is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €17 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Scalea, Italy and Tropea, Italy?
You can take a train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Tropea via Lamezia Terme C. in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Tropea via Cosenza and Francavilla Angitola in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropea
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tropea
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
Night train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Tropea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Phone
- +39 0984 413001
- info@autoservizipreite.it
- Website
- autoservizipreite.it
Bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Cosenza Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- autoservizipreite.com
Bus from Cosenza to Francavilla Angitola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- web.ferroviedellacalabria.it
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Booking & Getting There
Scalea to Tropea bus services, operated by Preite Cosenza, arrive at Cosenza Autostazione station.
Scalea to Tropea train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scalea to Tropea is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Scalea to Tropea.
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