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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 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 $13.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Reggio Calabria:
A ferry is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Reggio Calabria costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 7m.
Train takes on average 1h 28m.
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 LINES8:05 AM0h30Port of Messina8:35 AMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
LIBERTY LINES8:05 AM0h30Port of Messina8:35 AMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LIBERTY LINES8:05 AM0h30Port of Messina8:35 AMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 734 · Intercity 56210:15 AM1h54Messina Centrale12:09 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$211One-way1 transfer
Intercity 734 · Intercity 56210:15 AM1h54Messina Centrale12:09 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$211One-way1 transfer
LIBERTY LINES12:00 PM0h30Port of Messina12:30 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES5:50 PM0h30Port of Messina6:20 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES5:30 PM0h30Port of Messina6:00 PMPort of Reggio Calabria$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Reggio Calabria:
A ferry is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Reggio Calabria costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 7m.
Train takes on average 1h 28m.
- Around 15 ferries per day.
- Around 4 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 train and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Reggio Calabria by bus.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Reggio Calabria by ferry.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 13 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
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