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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 an average ticket price of DKK 32 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 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 DKK 32, while a train costs an average of DKK 93.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train |
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DKK 32 Average price Cheapest | DKK 93 Average price |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m 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 Reggio Calabria to Messina
Compare the available ways to get from Reggio Calabria to Messina, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reggio Calabria to Messina:
A ferry is DKK 62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Calabria to Messina costing on average DKK 93.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Reggio Calabria to Messina
How to get from Reggio Calabria to Messina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 LINES9:00 AM 0h30 Port of Reggio Calabria 9:30 AM Port of Messina DKK 28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
LIBERTY LINES9:00 AM 0h30 Port of Reggio Calabria 9:30 AM Port of Messina DKK 28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LIBERTY LINES9:00 AM 0h30 Port of Reggio Calabria 9:30 AM Port of Messina DKK 28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 5544+
Intercity 7231:56 PM 1h39 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale 3:35 PM Messina Centrale DKK 85 1 One-way 1 transfer
LIBERTY LINES7:00 AM 0h35 Port of Reggio Calabria 7:35 AM Port of Messina DKK 32 1 One-way 0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES10:50 AM 0h35 Port of Reggio Calabria 11:25 AM Port of Messina DKK 32 1 One-way 0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES4:20 PM 0h35 Port of Reggio Calabria 4:55 PM Port of Messina DKK 32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reggio Calabria to Messina:
A ferry is DKK 62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reggio Calabria to Messina costing on average DKK 93.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 15 ferries per day.
- Around 2 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Reggio Di Calabria Centrale and arrive in Messina Centrale.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Reggio Calabria and arrive in Port of Messina.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Messina by ferry.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Messina by train.
- 15 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
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