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.
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 Calabria → L'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station then fly from Rome (FCO) to Reggio Calabria (REG).
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Take the train to Terni, Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Reggio Calabria C.Le.
Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | €140($140) | once daily | 659km (409 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 40m | €295($295) | once a week | 1,636km (1,016 miles) |
Bus to Naples Airport, Fly | 6h 20m | €165($165) | once daily | 1,863km (1,157 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 50m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 733km (455 miles) |
Train | 8h 20m | €67($67) | every 4 hours | 846km (526 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 60m | €42($42) | once daily | 815km (507 miles) |
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking | 12h 45m | €90($90) | 5 times a week | 871km (542 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | €130($130) | on demand | 707km (439 miles) |
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The following major airports near Reggio di Calabria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.