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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Calabria is to bus and ferry via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna which costs €10 - €12 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Calabria is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €60.

How far is it from Sicily to Calabria?

The distance between Sicily and Calabria is 241 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Calabria without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 22m and costs €19 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Sicily to Calabria, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Calabria?

There are 981+ hotels available in Calabria.

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

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
5h 22m
€19–32
Bus, ferry via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
5h 54m
€10–11
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
5h 37m
€16–23
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Reggio di Calabriacarferry
3h 4m
€40–56

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sicily to Calabria.

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Distance: 240.7 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Sicily to Calabria. However, you can take the train to Palermo Centrale, take the train to Messina Centrale, walk to Messina Marittima, then take the ferry to Reggio di Calabria. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galilei Giotto to Reggio di Calabria via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, and Messina Marittima in around 5h 37m.

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