How to travel from Palermo to Castelluccio, Italy
The distance between Palermo and Castelluccio is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Palermo to Castelluccio by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Castelluccio → Palermo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the train to Paola and then to Praja-Ajeta-Tortora.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then Policoro and then to Castelluccio Inferiore.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€53($53)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola and then to Praja-Ajeta-Tortora.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€130($130)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Castelluccio Inferiore.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Castelluccio
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palermo to Castelluccio by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Palermo and Castelluccio is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 615km (382 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Palermo and Castelluccio by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Palermo to Castelluccio is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Castelluccio is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Castelluccio. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the train to Paola and then to Praja-Ajeta-Tortora. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Castelluccio. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Castelluccio. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oreto - Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica and Policoro. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
SAIS Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Autolinee Liscio and Onebus run regular bus services between Palermo and Castelluccio. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Castelluccio. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Castelluccio Inferiore. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Castelluccio is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Castelluccio. Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Palermo to Castelluccio. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola and then to Praja-Ajeta-Tortora. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Castelluccio is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Castelluccio
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5h 10m | €265($265) | every 4 hours | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | €130($130) | 4 times a week | 808km (502 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 20m | €82($82) | 6 times a week | 572km (355 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €53($53) | twice daily | 737km (458 miles) |
| Bus to Ponte Filo-barca Sala Consilina | 11h 50m | €9($9) | 4 times a week | 748km (465 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 6h 25m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 497km (309 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 55m | €100($100) | hourly | 527km (327 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palermo and Castelluccio
Bus companies
SAIS Autolinee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Autolinee Liscio
Onebus
Inter Saj
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Train operators
Airports near Castelluccio
The following major airports near Castelluccio offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Castelluccio
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Castelluccio
Forlì Airport (FRL)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Castelluccio