How to travel from L'Aquila to Reggio di Calabria, Italy

The distance between L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from L'Aquila to Reggio di Calabria by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Reggio di CalabriaL'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station then fly from Rome (FCO) to Reggio Calabria (REG).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Terni, Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Reggio Calabria C.Le.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Drive

Drive to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance707km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria

There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Reggio di Calabria by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 509km (316 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Reggio di Calabria is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Reggio di Calabria. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni, Roma Termini and Napoli Afragola. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 20m, 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 L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to Reggio di Calabria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station then fly from Rome (FCO) to Reggio Calabria (REG). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria. The distance is around 707km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Reggio di Calabria is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween L'Aquila and Reggio di Calabria

Transport options from L'Aquila to Reggio di Calabria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
€140($140)
once daily659km (409 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€295($295)
once a week1,636km (1,016 miles)
Bus to Naples Airport, Fly6h 20m
€165($165)
once daily1,863km (1,157 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 50m
€120($120)
every 4 hours733km (455 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€67($67)
every 4 hours846km (526 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 60m
€42($42)
once daily815km (507 miles)
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking12h 45m
€90($90)
5 times a week871km (542 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€130($130)
on demand707km (439 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