How to travel from Syracuse to Reggio di Calabria, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Reggio di Calabria is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Catania Airport and then to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then take a ferry to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Ferry

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tresmestieri then take a ferry to Reggio di Calabria.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Reggio di Calabria

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Reggio di Calabria by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Syracuse and Reggio di Calabria is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (74 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Syracuse and Reggio di Calabria by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Reggio di Calabria is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Reggio di Calabria 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 Syracuse and Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you drive to Tresmestieri then take a ferry to Reggio di Calabria. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Syracuse and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Reggio di Calabria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Syracuse and Reggio di Calabria. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Reggio Calabria. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Syracuse to Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Reggio Calabria. instead which will take 3h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Reggio di Calabria is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from Syracuse to Reggio di Calabria

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Reggio di Calabria

Transport options from Syracuse to Reggio di Calabria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
€17($17)
twice daily207km (129 miles)
Bus and Ferry
3h 45m
€18($18)
hourly176km (109 miles)
Train and Ferry
3h 25m
€18($18)
every 4 hours190km (118 miles)
Car and Ferry
2h 10m
€30($30)
every 3 hours164km (102 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