- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria
The city’s premier museum, famous for the Riace Bronzes and rich Magna Graecia collections. Essential for understanding Calabria’s ancient history.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania to Reggio Calabria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Reggio Calabria will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 2 buses from Catania to Reggio Calabria, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Catania to Reggio Calabria run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $5 by ferry.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:41, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 14m |
First bus 2:41 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Catania to Reggio Calabria.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator OneBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 03:18PM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:29PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:29PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Reggio Calabria buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:55 PM Catania | 2h34 | 8:29 PM Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 PM Catania | 2h34 | 9:29 PM Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Catania | 3h00 | 10:50 PM Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
![]() | 9:00 AM Catania | 2h10 | 11:10 AM Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The city’s premier museum, famous for the Riace Bronzes and rich Magna Graecia collections. Essential for understanding Calabria’s ancient history.
Museum inside the cathedral complex with liturgical objects, manuscripts, and sacred art illuminating the religious history of Reggio Calabria.
An exhibition venue hosting contemporary art and cultural shows in a central historic building, useful for checking current local programming.
The celebrated seafront promenade lined with palms, monuments, and views of Sicily and Mount Etna. It is the city’s signature walking area.
Main shopping street running through the center, ideal for strolling between theaters, churches, and civic buildings in everyday local life.
Central square near the waterfront, framed by palms and public buildings. A practical meeting point and pleasant stop during a city walk.
Swordfish rolls stuffed with breadcrumbs, herbs and cheese, then grilled. A hallmark of Strait cooking built on the city’s prized pesce spada.
Fresh swordfish simply grilled with olive oil, lemon and oregano. It showcases the catch that defines Reggio Calabria’s coastal food culture.
Salt cod stewed with tomatoes, olives, capers and potatoes. A classic southern dish long rooted in home cooking and festive meals.
Established seafood restaurant known for Strait fish dishes in a polished setting near the waterfront. Strong choice for classic Reggina cuisine.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Calabrian specialties, pasta and fish in a relaxed, reliable setting popular with locals and visitors.
Casual seafood-focused spot appreciated for swordfish and local antipasti. Good option for straightforward regional flavors and an unfussy atmosphere.
More affordable than Rome or Milan. Hotels, dining, and local transport are generally moderate, with lower tourist premiums than major Italian cities.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis: round up. Cafes: small change is enough.
Official public transport app
Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi -> Piazza Duomo, Reggio Calabria
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