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How to get fromCatania to Reggio Calabriaby bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Catania to Reggio Calabria by bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus bus Sais Autolinee 8914 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2h 49m
    €9–21

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina Centraletrain train 5390 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2h 59m
    €16–25

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Reggio di Calabriacarferry car ferry
    1h 32m
    €17–24

  4. Train, ferry via Catania Centrale

    1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    3h 26m
    €15–24

Catania to Reggio Calabria by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Reggio Calabria, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Catania to Reggio Calabria. However, you can take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica, walk to Messina Marittima, then take the ferry to Reggio di Calabria. Alternatively, you can take a train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Reggio di Calabria via Messina Centrale and Messina Marittima in around 2h 59m.

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