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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 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Palermo to Tropea
How to get from Palermo to Tropea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Palermo to Tropea is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 736+
Regionale 5478Cheapest
Intercity 736+
Regionale 5478Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to Tropea
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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).
Other travel options to Tropea take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Tropea by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Tropea by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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