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

The cheapest way to get from Calabria to Sicily is to ferry and bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calabria to Sicily is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €60.

How far is it from Calabria to Sicily?

The distance between Calabria and Sicily is 239 km.

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

The best way to get from Calabria to Sicily without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 6m and costs €22 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Calabria to Sicily, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5713+ hotels available in Sicily.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Calabria to Sicily 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 di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
5h 6m
€22–32
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
2. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Oretobus Sais Autolinee 8863 / ...
5h 12m
€17–24
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Tresmestiericarferry
2. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
3h 4m
€38–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Palermobus N592 / ...
7h 6m
€17–72

Calabria to Sicily by train and bus

30Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calabria to Sicily.

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Distance: 239.3 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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