Reggio di Calabria to Palermo by train

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Overview: trains from Reggio di Calabria to Palermo

Find the key information for travelling by train from Reggio di Calabria to Palermo, 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 04:58 View journey
Last train 20:58 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 15m View journey
Distance (km) 200
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey €17.94 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 11m
Train operators 9

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  04:58. 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 €17.94.

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 04:58 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.

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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.