There are 4 ways to get from Vibo Valentia to Panarea (Island) by train, ferry, bus, car ferry or bus and ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, ferry • 6h 42m
29€ - 79€
Cheapest option
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry • 6h 50m
24€ - 34€
2 alternative options
Bus, car ferry, ferry • 6h 48m
29€ - 78€
Train, ferry via Gioia Tauro • 7h 44m
26€ - 35€
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The cheapest way to get from Vibo Valentia to Panarea (Island) is to bus and bus and ferry and ferry which costs 24€ - 35€ and takes 6h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Vibo Valentia to Panarea (Island) is to train and ferry which costs 29€ - 80€ and takes 6h 42m.
The distance between Vibo Valentia and Panarea (Island) is 90 km.
The best way to get from Vibo Valentia to Panarea (Island) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs 29€ - 80€.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Vibo Valentia to Panarea (Island), including transfers.
There are 319+ hotels available in Panarea (Island). Prices start at 75€ per night.
- Distance: 89.8 km
- Duration: 6h 42m
What companies run services between Vibo Valentia, Italy and Panarea (Island), Italy?
There is no direct connection from Vibo Valentia to Panarea (Island). However, you can take the line 247 bus to Stazione Vibo-Pizzo, take the walk to Vibo Valentia-Pizzo, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, take the walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, take the walk to Messina Centrale, take the train to Milazzo, take the walk to Milazzo, then take the ferry to Panarea. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vibo Valentia to Panarea (Island) via Villa San Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni, Messina Marittima, Messina Centrale, Milazzo, and Milazzo in around 6h 48m.
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Vibo Valentia-Pizzo to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 12€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 10€ - 12€
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Vibo Valentia-Pizzo to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 6€ - 9€
Train from Gioia Tauro to Milazzo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 6€ - 9€
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Vibo Valentia-Pizzo to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 45€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 10€ - 14€
- Base Standard
- 23€ - 35€
- Base Premium
- 30€ - 45€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vibo Valentia, Vibo Valentia to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 10€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0966 57552
- info@lirosilinee.com
- Website
- lirosilinee.com
Bus from Vibo Valentia to Villa S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Schedules at
- lirosilinee.com
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus and ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Milazzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 6€
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Website
- metromaredellostretto.it
Ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 4€
- Schedules at
- metromaredellostretto.it
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 4€
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- callcenter@libertylines.it
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Milazzo to Panarea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 23€
- Website
- Liberty Lines S.P.A.
- Phone
- 800 627414
- servizioclienti@carontetourist.it
- Website
- carontetourist.it
Car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 40€
- Website
- Caronte & Tourist
- Passenger
- 2€ - 7€
- Moto
- 16€ - 22€
- Car
- 30€ - 40€
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