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

The cheapest way to get from Calabria to Sicily is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 1m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Calabria and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Calabria to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Villa San Giovanni and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

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 13m and costs €28 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Calabria to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calabria to Sicily bus from?

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

Where does the Calabria to Sicily bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5872+ 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 13m
€28–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Palermobus N592 / ...
7h 1m
€24–39
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Vulcanoferry
2. Take the ferry from Vulcano to Palermoferry
7h 15m
€77–142
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Tresmestiericarferry
2. Drive from Tresmestieri to Palermocar
3h 4m
€38–58

Calabria to Sicily by ferry, foot, train, and bus

60Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calabria to Sicily.

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Distance: 239.3 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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 €20–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Leonardo Da Vinci Galilei via Vulcano, Palermo, and Politeama Turati in around 7h 15m.

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