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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Scilla is to bus which costs €13 - €50 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Scilla is to drive and ferry which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Scilla?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Scilla. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Scilla via Palermo Centrale and Villa S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Sicily to Scilla?

The distance between Sicily and Scilla is 252 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Scilla without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Sicily to Scilla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Scilla train from?

Sicily to Scilla train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Sicily to Scilla?

The best way to get from Sicily to Scilla is to bus via Messina Piazza della Repubblica which takes 6h 50m and costs €16 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Sicily to Scilla train arrive?

Sicily to Scilla train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Villa S.Giovanni station.

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

Book your Sicily to Scilla train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Scilla?

There are 951+ hotels available in Scilla.

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
5h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San GiovanniN597 / ...
7h 52m
€13–45
Bus via Messina Piazza della Repubblica
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della RepubblicaSais Autolinee 8902 / ...
6h 50m
€16–58
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2h 54m
€39–58
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Villa S.GiovanniIc
6h 28m
€21–35

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 251.7 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Villa S.Giovanni once daily. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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