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.
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.
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Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Vibo Valentia-Pizzo.
Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Vibo Valentia.
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Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Vibo Valentia.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Ferry | 4h 15m | €27($27) | once a week | 310km (193 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €26($26) | twice daily | 354km (220 miles) |
Bus via Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione | 7h 45m | €20($20) | once daily | 338km (210 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 40m | €61($61) | hourly | 323km (201 miles) |
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Blu Jet
The following major airports near Vibo Valentia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.