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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 an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £166.
Distance: 201 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price | £166 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Palermo to Reggio Calabria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Reggio Calabria:
A train is £25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palermo to Reggio Calabria costing on average £53.
A train is £138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Reggio Calabria costing on average £166.
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 56m.
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 4h 46m versus 3h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Reggio Calabria from Palermo by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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.
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The most popular day trips by train from Reggio Calabria are Villa San Giovanni, Messina, Scilla, Bagnara Calabra and Palmi. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Reggio Calabria on Omio.
Villa San Giovanni is a coastal Calabrian town on the Strait of Messina, known as the main gateway to Sicily. Sea views, swordfish traditions and a working waterfront give it a practical, maritime character.
Messina is a Sicilian port city known for its harbour, cathedral and the astronomical clock on the Duomo’s bell tower. It feels practical and lively, with a seafront setting and a history shaped by repeated rebuilding.
Scilla is a small Calabrian seaside town known for Chianalea, Ruffo Castle and its long fishing tradition. With narrow lanes, pebbled shores and views across the Strait of Messina, it feels rooted in everyday coastal life.
Bagnara Calabra is a coastal town on Calabria’s Tyrrhenian shore, known for swordfishing, tuna traditions and torrone. Its setting between steep slopes and the Strait of Messina gives it a strong maritime feel and a practical seaside character.
Palmi is a Calabrian coastal town above the Costa Viola, known for sea views, nearby beaches and the Varia festival. Its historic centre and setting between shoreline and hills give it a relaxed southern character.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Reggio Calabria:
A train is £25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palermo to Reggio Calabria costing on average £53.
A train is £138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Reggio Calabria costing on average £166.
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 56m.
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Reggio Calabria as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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