How to travel from Messina to Reggio Calabria

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Compare ferry and train for Messina to Reggio Calabria

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Messina 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 28m. 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 €10.

Distance: 8 miles (13 km)

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€4

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€13

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1h 28m

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28m

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1h 59m

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1h 29m

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from Messina to Reggio Calabria

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
10:00AM0h30
Port of Messina
10:30AMPort of Reggio Calabria
$51One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
12:45PM0h30
Port of Messina
01:15PMPort of Reggio Calabria
$41One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
10:00AM0h30
Port of Messina
10:30AMPort of Reggio Calabria
$51One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 734 · Intercity 562
10:15AM1h52
Messina Centrale
12:07PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
$211One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 734 · Intercity 562
10:15AM1h52
Messina Centrale
12:07PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
$211One-way
1 transfer
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
11:30AM0h30
Port of Messina
12:00PMPort of Reggio Calabria
$51One-way
0 transfers
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
01:00PM0h30
Port of Messina
01:30PMPort of Reggio Calabria
$51One-way
0 transfers
Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
08:40AM0h30
Port of Messina
09:10AMPort of Reggio Calabria
$51One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Messina 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 Messina to Reggio Calabria.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Messina and Reggio Calabria including taking a ferry and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Reggio Calabria is a ferry with an average price of $4 (€4).

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

A ferry is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Reggio Calabria costing on average $13 (€10).

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

Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 42m.

The distance from Messina to Reggio Calabria is approximately 8 miles (13 km).
The average frequency per day from Messina to Reggio Calabria is:
  • Around 17 ferries per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Messina to Reggio Calabria:
  • Trains mostly depart from Messina Marittima and arrive in Reggio di Calabria Catona.
  • 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 Messina to Reggio Calabria, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Reggio Calabria by ferry.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Reggio Calabria by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Messina to Reggio Calabria with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Messina to Reggio Calabria often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Milan, Naples, Catania, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reggio Calabria and these popular destinations at a great price.

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