The cheapest and fastest ferries from Catania to Reggio Calabria
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Ferries per day
19
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry 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 $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 19 ferries that leave Catania for Reggio Calabria on Wed, May 13, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 13 the direct ferries cover the 84 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .
On Wed, May 13 the slowest ferries will take 30 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.
LIBERTY LINES8:15 AM0h30Port of Messina8:45 AMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES12:45 PM0h30Port of Messina1:15 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES1:00 PM0h30Port of Messina1:30 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$51One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES1:30 PM0h30Port of Messina2:00 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$51One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES10:00 AM0h30Port of Messina10:30 AMPort of Reggio Calabria$51One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES1:00 PM0h30Port of Messina1:30 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$51One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES1:30 PM0h30Port of Messina2:00 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$51One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES10:00 AM0h30Port of Messina10:30 AMPort of Reggio Calabria$51One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES8:15 AM0h30Port of Messina8:45 AMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES5:30 AM0h30Port of Messina6:00 AMPort of Reggio Calabria$51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and ferry for Catania to Reggio Calabria
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 45 nautical miles (84 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $27 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Reggio Calabria:
A ferry is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Reggio Calabria costing on average $19 (€15).
A ferry is $23 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Reggio Calabria costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Catania to Reggio Calabria Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Catania to Reggio Calabria ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Reggio Calabria ferries for today, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LIBERTY LINES | 5:30 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 6:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 6:30 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 7:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:30 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 8:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:30 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 9:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 10:30 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 11:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 5:30 AM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 6:00 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 6:15 AM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 6:45 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:00 AM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 7:30 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:40 AM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 8:10 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:15 AM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 8:45 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:40 AM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 9:10 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 10:00 AM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 10:30 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 11:30 AM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 12:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:45 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 1:15 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 1:00 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 1:30 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 1:30 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 2:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 2:30 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 3:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 3:30 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 4:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 4:30 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 5:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Catania to Reggio Calabria
Ferries from Catania to Reggio Calabria run on average 18 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 15 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 04:55, the last at 23:20. The fastest ferry covers the 45 nautical miles (84 km) distance in 30m. There are 125 sailings per week. Ferries from Catania to Reggio Calabria are available to foot passengers.

Distance 45 nautical miles (84 km) |
Average sailing duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Ferries per day 18 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 125 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 4:55 AM |
Last ferry 11:20 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Ferry operators: Liberty Lines from Catania to Reggio CalabriaYou can travel by ferry between Catania to Reggio Calabria with Liberty Lines for as low as $4 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Catania to Reggio Calabria
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Reggio Calabria by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reggio Calabria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Catania to Reggio Calabria
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- L'Accademia del Gusto (0.3km)
- La Cantina della Suocera (0.5km)
- Trattoria del Pesce Fresco (0.7km)
- Main companies are Radio Taxi Reggio Calabria and Taxi Reggio Calabria.
- Free
- Bus Line 27, Stop: Porto
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