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

The cheapest way to get from Scilla to Palermo is to car ferry and bus which costs €14 - €70 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scilla to Palermo is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €55 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Scilla and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Scilla to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Scilla and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Villa S.Giovanni and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Scilla to Palermo?

The distance between Scilla and Palermo is 241 km.

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

The best way to get from Scilla to Palermo without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs €14 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Scilla to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scilla to Palermo train from?

Scilla to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Villa S.Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Scilla to Palermo?

The best way to get from Scilla to Palermo is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs €12 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €60 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Scilla to Palermo train arrive?

Scilla to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

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

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Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2541+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Scilla to Palermo by car ferry, bus, ferry, train, car, 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.

Car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
2. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Sais Autolinee 8863 / ...
4h 56m
€14–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
5h 26m
€12–32
Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
5h 16m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
2. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
3h 11m
€56–93
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
6h 31m
€25–59

Scilla to Palermo by train, car ferry, foot, and bus

36Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Scilla, Calabria, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Bus twice daily. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 4h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Villa S.Giovanni to Palermo Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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