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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Catania to Tropea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania to Tropea 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 31m. 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 train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $22 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Tropea:
A ferry is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Tropea costing on average $22 (€18).
A ferry is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Tropea costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Tropea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Catania to Tropea
How to get from Catania to Tropea by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catania to Tropea is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LIBERTY LINES12:15 PM0h30Port of Messina12:45 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
LIBERTY LINES12:15 PM0h30Port of Messina12:45 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LIBERTY LINES12:15 PM0h30Port of Messina12:45 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 724+
Regionale 633611:33 AM4h55Catania Centrale4:28 PMTropea station$231One-way1 transfer
Intercity 734+
Regionale 223648:52 AM5h23Catania Centrale2:15 PMTropea station$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:40 AM3h09Catania, Via D'Amico11:49 AMRosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 PM3h00Catania, Via D'Amico5:45 PMRosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea)$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 PM3h35Catania, Via D'Amico6:20 PMVibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport)$181One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES8:05 AM0h30Port of Messina8:35 AMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES6:30 PM0h30Port of Messina7:00 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES5:30 AM0h30Port of Messina6:00 AMPort of Reggio Calabria$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Tropea:
A ferry is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Tropea costing on average $22 (€18).
A ferry is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Tropea costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Tropea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
- Around 18 ferries per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Tropea as scheduled services by bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Tropea station.
- Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Messina and arrive in Port of Reggio Calabria.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Tropea by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Tropea by bus.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Tropea by ferry.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 16 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
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