The cheapest and fastest ferries from Tropea to Catania
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€6
Fastest journey on Sep 17
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
34 m
Ferries on Sep 17
19
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Tropea to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tropea to Catania will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 19 ferries from Tropea to Catania, including 19 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct ferries cover the 148 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest ferries will take 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
LIBERTY LINES5:55 PM0h30Port of Reggio Calabria6:25 PMPort of Messina€41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES10:50 AM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria11:25 AMPort of Messina€41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES8:30 AM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria9:05 AMPort of Messina€41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES1:45 PM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria2:20 PMPort of Messina€41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES7:45 AM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria8:20 AMPort of Messina€41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES5:55 PM0h30Port of Reggio Calabria6:25 PMPort of Messina€41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES10:50 AM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria11:25 AMPort of Messina€41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES8:30 AM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria9:05 AMPort of Messina€41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES1:45 PM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria2:20 PMPort of Messina€41One-way0 transfers
LIBERTY LINES7:45 AM0h35Port of Reggio Calabria8:20 AMPort of Messina€41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and ferry for Tropea to Catania
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tropea to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €4, while a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 79 nautical miles (148 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€4 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price | €18 Average price |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tropea to Catania:
A ferry is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tropea to Catania costing on average €18.
A ferry is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tropea to Catania costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Tropea to Catania Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Tue |
Live departures
Tropea to Catania ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Tropea to Catania ferries for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LIBERTY LINES | 6:20 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 6:55 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:00 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 7:35 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:45 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 8:20 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:30 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 9:05 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 9:25 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 10:00 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 10:50 AM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 11:25 AM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 12:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 12:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 1:45 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 2:20 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 2:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 2:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 3:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 3:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 4:00 PM Porto di Vibo Valentia | 4h30 | 8:30 PM Port of Milazzo | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 4:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 4:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 5:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 5:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 5:55 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h30 | 6:25 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 6:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 6:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 7:00 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 7:35 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 8:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 8:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 9:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 9:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 11:20 PM Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 11:55 PM Port of Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Tropea to Catania
Ferries from Tropea to Catania run on average 16 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 15 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:01, the last at 23:20. The fastest ferry covers the 79 nautical miles (148 km) distance in 30m. There are 99 sailings per week. Ferries from Tropea to Catania are available to foot passengers.

Distance 79 nautical miles (148 km) |
Average sailing duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Ferries per day 16 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 99 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 5:01 AM |
Last ferry 11:20 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Ferry operators: Liberty Lines from Tropea to CataniaYou can travel by ferry between Tropea to Catania with Liberty Lines for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Tropea to Catania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tropea to Catania by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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