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Compare bus and train for Tropea to Palermo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tropea to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. 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 bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tropea to Palermo:
A bus is $0.81 (€0.66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tropea to Palermo costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Tropea to Palermo
How to get from Tropea to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tropea to Palermo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 727+
Regionale 220274:30 PM6h31Tropea station11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Intercity 727+
Regionale 220274:30 PM6h31Tropea station11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 727+
Regionale 220274:30 PM6h31Tropea station11:01 PMPalermo Centrale$421One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus12:15 PM7h05Rosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea)7:20 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM7h40Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport)7:20 PMPalermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tropea to Palermo:
A bus is $0.81 (€0.66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tropea to Palermo costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tropea and Palermo as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Tropea station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport) and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Palermo by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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