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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Riace is to bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Riace is to drive and ferry which takes 3h and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Riace?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Riace. However, there are services departing from Catania, Via D'Amico and arriving at Riace via Villa San Giovanni and Riace Marina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Catania to Riace?

The distance between Catania and Riace is 231 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Riace without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs €14 - €22.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Catania to Riace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Riace bus from?

Catania to Riace bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Catania, Via D'Amico station.

Where does the Catania to Riace bus arrive?

Catania to Riace bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Villa San Giovanni station.

Where can I stay near Riace?

There are 270+ hotels available in Riace.

Catania to Riace - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Catania to Riace by bus, train, ferry, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Villa San Giovannibus
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Riacebus 301195
5h 57m
€14–21
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Riacebus
7h 28m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roccella Jonicatrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Roccella Ionica to Riacebus
8h 4m
€26–84
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Riacecar
3h
€32–49
Bus via Caulonia
1. Take the bus from Catania to Villa San Giovannibus N590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Cauloniabus 301195
6h 42m
€17–47
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Riacetrain Re
8h 20m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Catania to Riace.

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Distance: 231.2 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Riace via Villa San Giovanni, Riace, and Riace Marina in around 5h 57m.

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