How to travel from Palermo to Tropea

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Compare bus and train for Palermo to Tropea

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Tropea 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 train which can get you there in 5h 44m. 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 €16.

Distance: 142 miles (230 km)

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€32

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€46

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6h 14m

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5h 44m

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30m

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6h 21m

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5h 51m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Palermo to Tropea

How to get from Palermo to Tropea by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Palermo to Tropea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

IntercityIntercity 736+RegionaleRegionale 5478
07:05AM7h10
Palermo Centrale
02:15PMTropea station
$441One-way
1 transfer

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IntercityIntercity 736+RegionaleRegionale 5478
07:05AM7h10
Palermo Centrale
02:15PMTropea station
$441One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM6h35
Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
05:45PMRosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea)
$621One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM7h10
Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
06:20PMVibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport)
$651One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Tropea

Travel to Tropea 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 Tropea.

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There are 2 options to travel between Palermo and Tropea including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Tropea is a bus with an average price of $21 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Tropea:

A bus is $0.53 (€0.42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Tropea costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Tropea is by train with an average journey time of 6h 12m.

Other travel options to Tropea take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Palermo to Tropea is approximately 142 miles (230 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Tropea is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Tropea as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Tropea:
  • Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Tropea station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to Tropea, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Tropea by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Tropea by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Palermo to Tropea:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Palermo to Tropea often also extend their vacation to go to Lamezia Terme, Rome, Lamezia Terme Airport, Naples, Stromboli. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tropea and these popular destinations at a great price.

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