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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Tropea to Catania
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 07 Sept
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£4
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
30 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
34 m
Ferries on 07 Sept
18
Distance
148 km
Cheap tickets
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tropea to Catania will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £3.
Fast ferries
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 18 ferries from Tropea to Catania, including 18 direct services.
On Mon 07 Sept 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 .
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 LINES17:550h30Port of Reggio Calabria18:25Port of Messina£31One-way0 changes- LIBERTY LINES7:450h35Port of Reggio Calabria8:20Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES9:250h35Port of Reggio Calabria10:00Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES8:300h35Port of Reggio Calabria9:05Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES19:000h35Port of Reggio Calabria19:35Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES17:550h30Port of Reggio Calabria18:25Port of Messina£31One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES7:450h35Port of Reggio Calabria8:20Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES9:250h35Port of Reggio Calabria10:00Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES8:300h35Port of Reggio Calabria9:05Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
- LIBERTY LINES19:000h35Port of Reggio Calabria19:35Port of Messina£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, 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 £3 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 £3, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 79 nautical miles (148 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £16 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.
The cheapest way to travel from Tropea to Catania is a ferry with an average price of £3.
This is compared to other travel options from Tropea to Catania:
A ferry is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Tropea to Catania costing on average £16.
A ferry is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tropea to Catania costing on average £18.
The fastest way to travel from Tropea to Catania is by ferry with an average journey time of 35m.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 35m.
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tropea and Catania including taking a coach, train and ferry.
Tropea to Catania Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 21:20 | Arrival Time 21:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 23:20 | Arrival Time 23:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:10 | Arrival Time 08:45 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:20 | Arrival Time 06:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:10 | Arrival Time 07:45 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 20:20 | Arrival Time 20:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 07:35 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:45 | Arrival Time 08:20 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 09:25 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 15:10 | Arrival Time 15:45 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 14:20 | Arrival Time 14:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 17:20 | Arrival Time 17:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 20:30 | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:50 | Arrival Time 11:25 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 15:20 | Arrival Time 15:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 19:35 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 12:20 | Arrival Time 12:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 18:20 | Arrival Time 18:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 17:55 | Arrival Time 18:25 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 16:20 | Arrival Time 16:55 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 14:20 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 09:05 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Live departures
Tropea to Catania ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Tropea to Catania ferries for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY LINES | 23:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 23:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
| LIBERTY LINES | 6:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 6:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 7:00 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 7:35 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 7:45 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 8:20 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 8:30 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 9:05 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 9:25 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 10:00 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 10:50 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 11:25 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 12:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 12:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 13:45 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 14:20 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 14:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 14:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 15:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 15:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 16:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 16:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 17:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 17:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 17:55 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h30 | 18:25 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| LIBERTY LINES | 18:20 Port of Reggio Calabria | 0h35 | 18:55 Port of Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Tropea to Catania ferries with Omio?
Liberty Lines operates all ferries services from Tropea to Catania.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Tropea to Catania.
Why book with Omio vs Liberty Lines?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Liberty Lines with all available travel options, which are bus, train and ferry to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Tropea to Catania.
Why book with Omio over Ferryhopper?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Tropea to Catania.
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Tropea to Catania
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Ferries from Tropea to Catania run on average 16 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £3 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.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Official Omio partners on this route
Distance 79 nautical miles (148 km) |
Average sailing duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Ferries per day 16 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 99 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 5:01 |
Last ferry 23:20 |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Ferry operators: Liberty Lines from Tropea to CataniaYou can travel by ferry between Tropea to Catania with Liberty Lines for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Liberty Lines
About
Liberty Lines, an Italian ferry operator founded in 1993, specializes in high-speed vessels, offering a range of classes from economy to premium. Their fleet includes hydrofoils and catamarans, equipped with modern amenities such as air-conditioned lounges, snack bars, and spacious seating areas. Passengers can choose from various ticket types, including standard seats, cabins, and vehicle transport options. Liberty Lines is renowned for its top routes, connecting Sicily with the Aeolian Islands, the Aegadian Islands, and the Pelagie Islands, making it a popular choice for travelers seeking efficient and comfortable maritime transport in the Mediterranean.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Liberty Lines Duration
30m
Cheapest Liberty Lines Price
£3
Additional luggage
One piece of hand luggage included. Additional luggage subject to fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible up to 24 hours before departure
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack bar and vending machines available
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible vessels available, assistance for boarding and disembarking
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers, dogs must be leashed and muzzled
Cabin reservation
Must be booked in advance, subject to availability
Car on board
Complete guide to Catania
Things to do in Catania
Discover the best of Catania — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Catania trip today.
- Recommended
Museo dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943
Museum devoted to the 1943 Allied landings in Sicily, using documents and immersive displays. Worth visiting for modern military history.
Museo Civico al Monastero dei Benedettini
Museum in the former Benedictine monastery displaying Roman and Greek finds from Catania and nearby sites. Compact and historically rich.
- Must visit
Piazza del Duomo
Grand central square framed by baroque buildings, the cathedral and the Elephant Fountain. Essential for first-time visitors and evening strolls.
- Must visit
Via Crociferi
Elegant historic street lined with churches and palaces. It is one of Catania’s most atmospheric walks, especially in the quieter morning hours.
- Recommended
Villa Bellini
Large civic garden with shaded paths, fountains and varied planting. A pleasant break from the stone city centre and a favourite local promenade.
Arancino
Crisp fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street food classic, especially iconic in Catania for quick savoury eating.
- Vegetarian
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma combines pasta with tomato, fried aubergine, ricotta salata and basil. It is Catania’s signature pasta dish, named after Bellini’s opera.
- Gluten-free
Carne di cavallo
Horse meat grilled over coals, often served as meatballs or steaks. It is a long-standing Catania speciality, especially linked to informal city grills.
Pasticceria Savia
Well-known pastry and café stop for granita, cannoli and Sicilian breakfast sweets, with an elegant yet approachable feel.
Trattoria del Cavaliere
Popular trattoria serving classic Sicilian dishes such as Pasta alla Norma and seafood pasta in a relaxed central setting.
Osteria Antica Marina
Historic seafood restaurant near the fish market, known for fresh local catches and a traditional, lively Catania atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Sicily: food and local transport are good value, while central stays in peak season can raise costs versus smaller Sicilian towns.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for street food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, round up taxi fares, and small change is enough in cafés.
AMT Catania
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.00
- Day pass
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To the city centre
Porto di Catania -> Piazza del Duomo, Catania
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Buy and validate AMTS tickets before boarding where possible; electronic tickets bought via the official app are also available.
- The official AMT Catania app provides real-time bus information and ticket purchase.
FAQs: Tropea to Catania ferries
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.
Cheap ferry tickets from Tropea to Catania can start from as little as £3 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Tropea to Catania is £3; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Tropea to Catania is 30m to travel the 148 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Tropea to Catania leaves at 5:01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest ferry from Tropea to Catania leaves at 23:20.
Yes, there are 15 direct ferries a day from Tropea to Catania with Liberty Lines. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Tropea to Catania.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Tropea to Catania.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Tropea to Catania is possible with Liberty Lines. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from Tropea to Catania, you can count on Liberty Lines for the best way to get you to Catania. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Tropea and Catania and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
A day trip to Catania from Tropea is worth doing with a journey time of 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Tropea to Catania is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tropea and Catania including taking a coach, train and ferry.
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