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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Riace is to bus via Messina which costs €20 - €35 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Riace is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 19m and costs €50 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Riace?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Riace. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Riace via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Villa San Giovanni and Riace Marina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Sicily to Riace?

The distance between Sicily and Riace is 399 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Riace without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Sicily to Riace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Riace bus from?

Sicily to Riace bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.

Where does the Sicily to Riace bus arrive?

Sicily to Riace bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where can I stay near Riace?

There are 278+ hotels available in Riace.

Sicily to Riace - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sicily to Riace by train, ferry, bus, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Roccella JonicaRe
8h 52m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San GiovanniN597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Caulonia301195
11h 30m
€19–48
Bus via Messina
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della RepubblicaSais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Riace301195
9h 48m
€20–33
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Riace
4h 19m
€55–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Villa S.GiovanniIc
2. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Roccella JonicaRe
3. Take the bus from Roccella Ionica to Riace
10h 34m
€40–68

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Distance: 399.1 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Galilei Giotto to Riace via Palermo Oreto Orsi, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Messina - Piazza della Repubblica, Villa San Giovanni, Riace, and Riace Marina in around 9h 48m.

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