- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria
The city’s flagship museum, best known for the Riace Bronzes and major collections from Magna Graecia. It is the essential stop for understanding the ancient history of Calabria.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Ferries per day
20
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Taormina 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 Taormina 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 20 ferries that leave Taormina for Reggio Calabria on Mon, Jun 15, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct ferries cover the 43 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 Mon, Jun 15 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.
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LIBERTY LINESOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Taormina 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 ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 23 nautical miles (43 km)
Most popular Ferry | Train | Bus |
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $8 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Taormina to Reggio Calabria:
A ferry is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Taormina to Reggio Calabria costing on average $8 (€7).
A ferry is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Taormina to Reggio Calabria costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Taormina to Reggio Calabria ferries for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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LIBERTY LINES | 7:20 AM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 7:50 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:05 AM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 8:35 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 | 12:00 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 12:30 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 2:20 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 2:50 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 5:30 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 6:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 5:50 PM Port of Messina | 0h30 | 6:20 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 | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
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 | |
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Ferries from Taormina 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 04:54, the last at 23:20. The fastest ferry covers the 23 nautical miles (43 km) distance in 30m. There are 106 sailings per week. Ferries from Taormina to Reggio Calabria are available to foot passengers.

Distance 23 nautical miles (43 km) |
Average sailing duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Ferries per day 18 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 106 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 4:54 AM |
Last ferry 11:20 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Reggio Calabria — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Reggio Calabria trip today.
The city’s flagship museum, best known for the Riace Bronzes and major collections from Magna Graecia. It is the essential stop for understanding the ancient history of Calabria.
A small specialist museum dedicated to bergamot, the citrus fruit strongly associated with Reggio Calabria. It offers a distinctive local perspective and is a favorite for niche cultural visits.
Exhibition spaces inside the Aragonese Castle often host cultural displays and temporary shows. It combines museum-style content with one of the city’s most recognizable monuments.
The city’s signature waterfront promenade, famous for sea views toward Sicily and Mount Etna on clear days. It is the essential walking area in Reggio Calabria and highly popular at sunset.
The main central shopping and strolling street, lined with historic buildings, shops, and everyday city life. It is a practical and atmospheric route through the heart of Reggio Calabria.
One of the city’s principal squares, surrounded by civic architecture and close to key central sights. It is a natural stop when walking between the waterfront and the historic center.
A classic Strait of Messina swordfish dish cooked with tomatoes, olives, capers, and onion. It is one of the most iconic local seafood preparations in Reggio Calabria.
Stockfish slowly cooked with tomatoes, potatoes, olives, and herbs. It is a celebrated Calabrian specialty strongly associated with the province and inland traditions near Reggio.
Stuffed eggplants baked with breadcrumbs, cheese, and aromatic herbs, sometimes with tomato. A traditional southern home-style dish commonly found in the Reggio area.
A well-regarded restaurant in Reggio Calabria known for refined Calabrian cooking, seafood, and a polished yet welcoming atmosphere.
An established local spot appreciated for traditional Calabrian dishes, seafood, and a classic trattoria feel suited to a relaxed meal.
A known dining venue offering regional cuisine and seafood in a comfortable setting, popular for authentic flavors and generous portions.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while seafront dining and hotels cost more in peak summer.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for great service is appreciated.
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