How to travel from Bologna to Reggio di Calabria, Italy

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.

7 routes found

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 CalabriaBologna if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Reggio Calabria (REG).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Reggio Calabria C.Le.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus to Villa San Giovanni

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Lirosi Linee

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Drive

Drive to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,049km (652 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bologna and Reggio di Calabria

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bologna and Reggio di Calabria

Transport options from Bologna to Reggio di Calabria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
€195($195)
once daily850km (528 miles)
Plane, Train and Ferry4h 55m
€110($110)
hourly969km (602 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€80($80)
every 4 hours1,005km (624 miles)
Train via Napoli Afragola7h 50m
€75($75)
every 4 hours1,005km (624 miles)
Bus to Villa San Giovanni + 1 similar
13h 10m
€67($67)
twice a week1,135km (705 miles)
Bus14hrs
€55($55)
twice daily1,094km (680 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€190($190)
on demand1,049km (652 miles)

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Airports near Reggio di Calabria

The following major airports near Reggio di Calabria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Reggio di Calabria
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Reggio di Calabria
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Reggio di Calabria