With a population of 12 649, Paola is a must-see destination in Calabria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Paola to see all of its attractions.
Although Paola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lamezia Terme Intl (SUF), which is located 54 km from Paola. The shortest flight to Paola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.
Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Paola, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Paola to Naples takes 3h 08m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £38 for a 4h 21m trip. The train station in Paola is called Paola, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Paola is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 223 km from Paola. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Naples.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paola, including FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Federico. From Catania, the bus ride to Paola takes 386 km and will cost you around £5. From Bari, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 435 km. Paola’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Paola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paola, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.