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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Reggio Calabria to Catania
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Reggio Calabria to Catania 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 34m. 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 bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $26 Average price |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Reggio Calabria to Catania:
A ferry is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Calabria to Catania costing on average $19 (€15).
A ferry is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reggio Calabria to Catania costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Reggio Calabria to Catania
How to get from Reggio Calabria to Catania by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reggio Calabria to Catania is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LIBERTY LINES5:55 PM0h30Port of Reggio Calabria6:25 PMPort of Messina$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
LIBERTY LINES5:55 PM0h30Port of Reggio Calabria6:25 PMPort of Messina$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LIBERTY LINES5:55 PM0h30Port of Reggio Calabria6:25 PMPort of Messina$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 5544+
Intercity 7231:55 PM3h14Reggio Di Calabria Centrale5:09 PMCatania Centrale$181One-way1 transfer
Regionale 5518+
Intercity 7275:57 PM3h28Reggio di Calabria Catona9:25 PMCatania Centrale$181One-way1 transfer
LIBERTY LINES6:20 AM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria6:55 AMPort of Messina$51One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES7:00 PM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria7:35 PMPort of Messina$51One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES11:20 PM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria11:55 PMPort of Messina$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reggio Calabria to Catania:
A ferry is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Calabria to Catania costing on average $19 (€15).
A ferry is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reggio Calabria to Catania costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
- Around 17 ferries per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reggio Calabria and Catania as scheduled services by bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reggio Di Calabria Centrale and arrive in Catania Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Reggio Calabria and arrive in Port of Messina.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Catania by train.
- Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Catania by bus.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Catania by ferry.
- 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
- 14 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
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