The distance between Bologna and Reggio di Calabria is around 850km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bologna to Reggio di Calabria by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Reggio di Calabria → Bologna if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Reggio Calabria (REG).
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Take the train to Reggio Calabria C.Le.
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Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni.
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There are several options for getting from Bologna to Reggio di Calabria by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Bologna and Reggio di Calabria is around 850km (528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 796km (494 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Bologna and Reggio di Calabria by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Reggio di Calabria is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Reggio di Calabria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bologna and Reggio di Calabria with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 7h 40m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and Reggio di Calabria. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Reggio di Calabria with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 14hrs.
FlixBus, Itabus and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Bologna and Reggio di Calabria. Buses run twice daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Reggio Calabria (REG). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Reggio di Calabria is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Reggio di Calabria. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Reggio di Calabria. The distance is around 1,049km (652 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Reggio di Calabria is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €195($195) | once daily | 850km (528 miles) |
Plane, Train and Ferry | 4h 55m | €110($110) | hourly | 969km (602 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €80($80) | every 4 hours | 1,005km (624 miles) |
Train via Napoli Afragola | 7h 50m | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 1,005km (624 miles) |
Bus to Villa San Giovanni + 1 similar | 13h 10m | €67($67) | twice a week | 1,135km (705 miles) |
Bus | 14hrs | €55($55) | twice daily | 1,094km (680 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | €190($190) | on demand | 1,049km (652 miles) |
Luxair
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Lirosi Linee
Blu Jet
The following major airports near Reggio di Calabria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.