How to travel from Catania to Reggio Calabria

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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 an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €4, while a bus costs an average of €37.

Distance: 52 miles (84 km)

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€16

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€4

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€37

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3h 12m

Average total duration

2h 42m

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3h 2m

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2h 32m

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from Catania to Reggio Calabria

How to get from Catania to Reggio Calabria by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Catania to Reggio Calabria is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    12:00 PM0h30
    Port of Messina
    12:30 PMPort of Reggio Calabria
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    12:00 PM0h30
    Port of Messina
    12:30 PMPort of Reggio Calabria
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    12:00 PM0h30
    Port of Messina
    12:30 PMPort of Reggio Calabria
    41One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 724+RegionaleRegionale 5695
    11:33 AM4h33
    Catania Centrale
    4:06 PMReggio di Calabria Catona
    151One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 734 · Intercity 562
    8:52 AM3h18
    Catania Centrale
    12:10 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    211One-way
    1 transfer
  • OneBus
    8:00 AM2h30
    Catania
    10:30 AMReggio Calabria
    701One-way
    0 transfers
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    5:50 PM0h30
    Port of Messina
    6:20 PMPort of Reggio Calabria
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    8:05 AM0h30
    Port of Messina
    8:35 AMPort of Reggio Calabria
    41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    5:30 PM0h30
    Port of Messina
    6:00 PMPort of Reggio Calabria
    41One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Catania to Reggio Calabria

Travel to Reggio Calabria easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Catania to Reggio Calabria.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Catania and Reggio Calabria including taking a bus, train, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Reggio Calabria is a ferry with an average price of €4.

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Reggio Calabria:

A ferry is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Reggio Calabria costing on average €16.

A ferry is €33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Reggio Calabria costing on average €37.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Reggio Calabria is by ferry with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 2m.

Train takes on average 3h 12m.

The distance from Catania to Reggio Calabria is approximately 52 miles (84 km).
The average frequency per day from Catania to Reggio Calabria is:
  • Around 17 ferries per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Reggio Calabria as scheduled services by bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Catania to Reggio Calabria:
  • Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Reggio Di Calabria Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S..
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Messina and arrive in Port of Reggio Calabria.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Catania to Reggio Calabria, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
  • Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, OneBus to go to Reggio Calabria by bus.
  • Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Reggio Calabria by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Catania to Reggio Calabria with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, OneBus.
  • 15 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Catania to Reggio Calabria often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Milan, Naples, Messina, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reggio Calabria and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Reggio Calabria to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Reggio Calabria's main attractions, including the National Archaeological Museum, Aragonese Castle, and the seafront promenade, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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