How to travel from Catania to Reggio di Calabria, Italy

The distance between Catania and Reggio di Calabria is around 102km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Catania to Reggio di Calabria by bus, ferry, train and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Ferry

Take a taxi to Tresmestieri then take a ferry to Reggio di Calabria.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Reggio di Calabria

There are several options for getting from Catania to Reggio di Calabria by bus, ferry, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Catania and Reggio di Calabria is around 102km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 83km (51 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Catania and Reggio di Calabria by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Reggio di Calabria is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Reggio di Calabria is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Catania and Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tresmestieri then take a ferry to Reggio di Calabria. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Reggio di Calabria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Catania and Reggio di Calabria. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then take a ferry to Reggio Calabria. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Reggio di Calabria is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Reggio di Calabria. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then take a ferry to Reggio Calabria. instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Reggio di Calabria is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Catania to Reggio di Calabria

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Reggio di Calabria

Transport options from Catania to Reggio di Calabria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Ferry + 1 similar
1h 30m
€120($120)
every 3 hours102km (64 miles)
Bus and Ferry2h 30m
€12($12)
hourly112km (70 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
€12($12)
every 3 hours134km (83 miles)
Train and Ferry
2h 45m
€12($12)
hourly107km (66 miles)

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Airports near Reggio di Calabria

The following major airports near Reggio di Calabria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Reggio di Calabria
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Reggio di Calabria
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Reggio di Calabria