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 €14 - €22 and takes 6h 3m.

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-Piazza Stazione and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Calabria to Sicily?

The distance between Calabria and Sicily is 243 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 bus which takes 4h 56m and costs €18 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione station.

Where does the Calabria to Sicily bus arrive?

Calabria to Sicily bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 6185+ 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, bus, train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
2. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Sais Autolinee 8863 / ...
4h 56m
€18–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Busbus
6h 3m
€15–21
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
5h 5m
€29–60
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, and bus

36Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Palermo Terminal Bus once daily. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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