What is the cheapest way to get from Calabria to Catania?

The cheapest way to get from Calabria to Catania is to ferry and bus which costs €10 - €13 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calabria to Catania?

The fastest way to get from Calabria to Catania is to car ferry and drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €16 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Calabria and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Calabria to Catania. However, there are services departing from Reggio Calabria and arriving at Catania via Villa San Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Calabria to Catania?

The distance between Calabria and Catania is 107 km.

How do I travel from Calabria to Catania without a car?

The best way to get from Calabria to Catania without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 58m and costs €10 - €16.

How long does it take to get from Calabria to Catania?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Calabria to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calabria to Catania bus from?

Calabria to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villa San Giovanni station.

Where does the Calabria to Catania bus arrive?

Calabria to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4484+ hotels available in Catania.

Calabria to Catania - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittima
2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania CentraleRe / ...
2h 58m
€10–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to CataniaN590 / ...
3h 40m
€6–56
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittima
2. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Catania Via S. Giuseppe Alla RenaSais Autolinee / ...
3h 9m
€10–13
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Tresmestieri
2. Drive from Tresmestieri to Catania
1h 31m
€16–23

Calabria to Catania by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

€6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calabria to Catania.

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Distance: 106.8 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Villa San Giovanni to Catania every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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