How to travel from Reggio Calabria to Messina

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Compare ferry and train for Reggio Calabria to Messina

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Reggio Calabria to Messina 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 30m. 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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$5

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$15

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1h 26m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Reggio Calabria to Messina is a ferry with an average price of $5.

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

A ferry is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Calabria to Messina costing on average $15.

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

Other travel options to Messina take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 9m.

Train takes on average 1h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Reggio Calabria and Messina including taking a ferry and train.

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from Reggio Calabria to Messina

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    5:55 PM0h30
    Port of Reggio Calabria
    6:25 PMPort of Messina
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    5:55 PM0h30
    Port of Reggio Calabria
    6:25 PMPort of Messina
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    5:55 PM0h30
    Port of Reggio Calabria
    6:25 PMPort of Messina
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 5544+IntercityIntercity 723
    1:56 PM1h39
    Reggio Di Calabria Centrale
    3:35 PMMessina Centrale
    $131One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 5518+IntercityIntercity 727
    5:55 PM1h40
    Reggio di Calabria Catona
    7:35 PMMessina Centrale
    $131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    5:20 PM0h35
    Port of Reggio Calabria
    5:55 PMPort of Messina
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    9:25 AM0h35
    Port of Reggio Calabria
    10:00 AMPort of Messina
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Liberty LinesLIBERTY LINES
    1:45 PM0h35
    Port of Reggio Calabria
    2:20 PMPort of Messina
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reggio Calabria to Messina

Travel to Messina 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 Reggio Calabria to Messina.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reggio Calabria and Messina including taking a ferry and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Reggio Calabria to Messina is a ferry with an average price of $5.

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

A ferry is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Calabria to Messina costing on average $15.

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

Other travel options to Messina take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 9m.

Train takes on average 1h 26m.

The distance from Reggio Calabria to Messina is approximately 8 miles (13 km).
The average frequency per day from Reggio Calabria to Messina is:
  • 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 Reggio Calabria and Messina 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 Reggio Calabria to Messina:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reggio di Calabria Catona and arrive in Messina Marittima.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Reggio Calabria and arrive in Port of Messina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reggio Calabria to Messina, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Itabus, FlixBus to go to Messina by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity to go to Messina by train.
  • Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Messina by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Reggio Calabria to Messina with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 13 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Reggio Calabria to Messina often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Taormina, Palermo, Milazzo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Messina and these popular destinations at a great price.

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