Reggio di Calabria to Palermo train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Reggio di Calabria to Palermo take around 4 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 200 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Reggio di Calabria is scheduled to depart at around  05:00. The last departure is usually at around 20:58 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Reggio di Calabria at around 06:24, with the last train leaving at around 17:40. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 24 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 16 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$20.70.

We think any time is a great time to visit Palermo, 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 Palermo.

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

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Reggio di Calabria to Palermo 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 Reggio di Calabria to Palermo?

The Reggio di Calabria to Palermo train travel takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes, no matter when you leave.

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

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Palermo leaving Reggio di Calabria at around 05:00 and the last train leaving at around 20:58 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Reggio di Calabria at around 06:24, with the final departure at 17:40.