Palermo to Reggio di Calabria by train

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Overview: trains from Palermo to Reggio di Calabria

Find the key information for travelling by train from Palermo to Reggio di Calabria, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:50 View journey
Last train 12:50 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 200
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey AU$29.35 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 42m
Train operators 9

Palermo to Reggio di Calabria train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Palermo to Reggio di Calabria by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Palermo to Reggio di Calabria take around 5 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 200 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Palermo is scheduled to depart at around  06:50. The last departure is usually at around 12:50 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Palermo at around 06:50, with the last train leaving at around 12:35. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 10 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$29.35.

We think any time is a great time to visit Reggio di Calabria, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Reggio di Calabria.

Is there a direct train from Palermo to Reggio di Calabria?

The journey between Palermo and Reggio di Calabria usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Palermo to Reggio di Calabria every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Palermo to Reggio di Calabria?

The Palermo to Reggio di Calabria train travel takes about 5 hours and 10 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Palermo to Reggio di Calabria train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Reggio di Calabria leaving Palermo at around 06:50 and the last train leaving at around 12:50 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Palermo at around 06:50, with the final departure at 12:35.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.