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Compare train and ferry 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 an average ticket price of $5 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 ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $5, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Messina to Reggio Calabria
Compare the available ways to get from Messina to Reggio Calabria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Reggio Calabria:
A ferry is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Reggio Calabria costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Messina to Reggio Calabria
How to get from Messina to Reggio Calabria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 LINES12:45 PM 0h30 Port of Messina 1:15 PM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
LIBERTY LINES12:45 PM 0h30 Port of Messina 1:15 PM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LIBERTY LINES12:45 PM 0h30 Port of Messina 1:15 PM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 95070+
Regionale 65631:20 PM 1h58 Messina Centrale 3:18 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 95070+
Regionale 65631:20 PM 1h58 Messina Centrale 3:18 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 95072 · Intercity 56210:15 AM 1h57 Messina Centrale 12:12 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale $21 1 One-way 1 transfer
LIBERTY LINES1:00 PM 0h30 Port of Messina 1:30 PM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES11:30 AM 0h30 Port of Messina 12:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES8:30 PM 0h30 Port of Messina 9:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Reggio Calabria:
A ferry is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Reggio Calabria costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
- Around 15 ferries per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Reggio Calabria as scheduled services by train and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Messina Centrale and arrive in Reggio Di Calabria Centrale.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Messina and arrive in Port of Reggio Calabria.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Reggio Calabria by ferry.
- 15 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
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