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Compare train, ferry, and bus 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 an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. 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 $5, while a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $29 Average price |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Reggio Calabria to Catania
Compare the available ways to get from Reggio Calabria to Catania, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reggio Calabria to Catania:
A ferry is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Calabria to Catania costing on average $20.
A ferry is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reggio Calabria to Catania costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
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 LINES9:00 AM 0h30 Port of Reggio Calabria 9:30 AM Port of Messina $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
LIBERTY LINES9:00 AM 0h30 Port of Reggio Calabria 9:30 AM Port of Messina $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LIBERTY LINES9:00 AM 0h30 Port of Reggio Calabria 9:30 AM Port of Messina $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
LIBERTY LINES1:45 PM 0h35 Port of Reggio Calabria 2:20 PM Port of Messina $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES2:20 PM 0h35 Port of Reggio Calabria 2:55 PM Port of Messina $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES4:20 PM 0h35 Port of Reggio Calabria 4:55 PM Port of Messina $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reggio Calabria to Catania:
A ferry is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Calabria to Catania costing on average $20.
A ferry is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reggio Calabria to Catania costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Train takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 15 ferries per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reggio Calabria and Catania as scheduled services by train, ferry, and bus 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 Itabus, OneBus, Infobus to go to Catania by bus.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Catania by ferry.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Catania by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Itabus, OneBus, Infobus.
- 15 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
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