Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Palermo to Reggio Calabria
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €25.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Palermo to Reggio Calabria
How to get from Palermo to Reggio Calabria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Reggio Calabria is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Cheapest

Fastest

Other options

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Reggio Calabria
Travel to Reggio Calabria easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Palermo to Reggio Calabria.

There are 1 travel options from Palermo to Reggio Calabria: train.
The cheapest way to go to Reggio Calabria from Palermo is by taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Palermo to Reggio Calabria:
Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of ().
Taking a train costs () less than taking a ferry, which costs on average () for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Reggio Calabria from Palermo is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 29 min.
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
The Palermo to Reggio Calabria distance is around 125 miles (201 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Reggio Calabria is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Reggio Calabria from Palermo as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Reggio Calabria:
The following travel companies offer services from Palermo to Reggio Calabria:
- Itabus can take you to Reggio Calabria by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Itabus from Palermo to Reggio Calabria for $14 (€13).
- Travel with Liberty Lines for ferries to Reggio Calabria. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Liberty Lines Palermo to Reggio Calabria tickets on Omio for $61 (€55).
- Intercity can get you to Reggio Calabria by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Intercity from Palermo to Reggio Calabria for $18 (€16) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Palermo to Reggio Calabria with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with Itabus.
- You can book a direct ferry with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Reggio Calabria tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
Travelling from Palermo to Reggio Calabria: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

