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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 an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. 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 $6, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$24 Average price | $24 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 33m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Catania to Tropea
Compare the available ways to get from Catania to Tropea, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Tropea:
A ferry is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Tropea costing on average $24.
A ferry is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Tropea costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Tropea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 4h 18m versus 3h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 LINES
12:45 PM 0h30 Port of Messina 1:15 PM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- LIBERTY LINES
12:45 PM 0h30 Port of Messina 1:15 PM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- LIBERTY LINES
12:45 PM 0h30 Port of Messina 1:15 PM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 12974+Intercity 95070+Regionale 548011:04 AM 5h24 Catania Centrale 4:28 PM Tropea station $29 1 One-way 2 transfers- Regionale 5380+Intercity 95072+Regionale 5478
8:08 AM 6h04 Catania Centrale 2:12 PM Tropea station $29 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
2:45 PM 3h00 Catania, Via D'Amico 5:45 PM Rosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:45 PM 3h35 Catania, Via D'Amico 6:20 PM Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:40 AM 3h09 Catania, Via D'Amico 11:49 AM Rosarno, SP5 (Ristorante Pizzeria Medmea) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LIBERTY LINES
8:15 AM 0h30 Port of Messina 8:45 AM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers - LIBERTY LINES
10:30 PM 0h30 Port of Messina 11:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers - LIBERTY LINES
7:00 AM 0h30 Port of Messina 7:30 AM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Tropea:
A ferry is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Tropea costing on average $24.
A ferry is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Tropea costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Tropea take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 17 ferries per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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 Liberty Lines to go to Tropea by ferry.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tropea by bus.
- 17 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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