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How to get fromTropea to Cataniaby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Tropea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    4h 58m
    €18–78

  2. Train, bus via Messina

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tropea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Catania Airportbus bus 582 / ...
    5h 4m
    €14–32

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Tropea to Villa S. Giovannicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tresmestieri to Cataniacar car
    2h 43m
    €47–77

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tropea to Lamezia Terme C.train train Re
    2. Take the bus from Lamezia Terme Station to Catania Via D'Amicobus bus
    5h 40m
    €16–26

Tropea to Catania by train, car ferry, and foot

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Tropea, Italy and Catania, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Tropea to Catania. However, you can take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa San Giovanni, take the car ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Catania Centrale. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tropea to Catania Airport via Villa S.Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni in around 5h 4m.

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