How to travel from Reggio di Calabria to Caltanissetta, Italy

The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Caltanissetta is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out CaltanissettaReggio di Calabria if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the bus to Caltanissetta Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Caltanissetta.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Tresmestieri then drive to Caltanissetta.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reggio di Calabria and Caltanissetta

There are several options for getting from Reggio di Calabria to Caltanissetta by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Caltanissetta is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Reggio di Calabria and Caltanissetta by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Caltanissetta is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Reggio di Calabria and Caltanissetta is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reggio di Calabria and Caltanissetta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Tresmestieri then drive to Caltanissetta. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reggio di Calabria and Caltanissetta. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reggio di Calabria to Caltanissetta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Reggio di Calabria and Caltanissetta. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reggio di Calabria to Caltanissetta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Caltanissetta is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) 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 Reggio di Calabria to Caltanissetta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Caltanissetta is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Reggio di Calabria to Caltanissetta

Compare travel optionsbetween Reggio di Calabria and Caltanissetta

Transport options from Reggio di Calabria to Caltanissetta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Bus
4h 15m
€79($79)
every 20 mins226km (140 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€17($17)
once daily252km (156 miles)
Ferry and Train
3h 20m
€26($26)
once daily228km (142 miles)
Ferry and Car
2h 40m
€38($38)
every 3 hours208km (129 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Reggio di Calabria and Caltanissetta

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Airports near Caltanissetta

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

CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Caltanissetta
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Caltanissetta