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 9 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 8 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$21.10.

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.