How to travel from Palermo to Vibo Valentia, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Vibo Valentia is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Palermo to Vibo Valentia by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Vibo ValentiaPalermo if you're planning a return trip.

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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 Vibo Valentia-Pizzo.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Bus

Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Vibo Valentia.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Vibo Valentia.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Vibo Valentia

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Vibo Valentia by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Palermo and Vibo Valentia is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Palermo and Vibo Valentia by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Vibo Valentia is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Vibo Valentia is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Palermo and Vibo Valentia. We recommend that you drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Vibo Valentia. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Vibo Valentia. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Vibo Valentia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oreto - Orsi and Messina Piazza della Repubblica. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SAIS Autolinee, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Palermo and Vibo Valentia. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m 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 Vibo Valentia. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Vibo Valentia-Pizzo. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Vibo Valentia is Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Vibo Valentia. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Vibo Valentia. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Vibo Valentia-Pizzo. instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Vibo Valentia is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Palermo to Vibo Valentia

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Vibo Valentia

Transport options from Palermo to Vibo Valentia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Ferry
4h 15m
€27($27)
once a week310km (193 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€26($26)
twice daily354km (220 miles)
Bus via Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione7h 45m
€20($20)
once daily338km (210 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 40m
€61($61)
hourly323km (201 miles)

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Airports near Vibo Valentia

The following major airports near Vibo Valentia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Vibo Valentia
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Vibo Valentia
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Vibo Valentia