How to travel from Matera to Reggio di Calabria, Italy

The distance between Matera and Reggio di Calabria is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Reggio Calabria (REG).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Scanzano Jonico Largo dell'Aia and then to Villa San Giovanni.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Metaponto then take the train to Castiglione Cosentin and then to Reggio Calabria Lido.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Reggio di Calabria

There are several options for getting from Matera to Reggio di Calabria by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Matera and Reggio di Calabria is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Matera and Reggio di Calabria by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Reggio di Calabria is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Reggio di Calabria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Matera and Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Reggio Calabria (REG). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Matera and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Reggio di Calabria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Scanzano Jonico Largo dell'Aia, Scanzano Jonico and Villa San Giovanni. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Marino Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sita Sud, Pugliairbus and Itabus run regular bus services between Matera and Reggio di Calabria. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Reggio Calabria (REG). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Matera and Reggio di Calabria. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Reggio di Calabria is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Reggio di Calabria

Transport options from Matera to Reggio di Calabria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€150($150)
once daily963km (598 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€220($220)
once daily1,197km (744 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5hrs
€125($125)
every 20 mins1,037km (644 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
€43($43)
4 times a week421km (261 miles)
Bus via Policoro5h 60m
€7($7)
once daily400km (248 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€30($30)
twice a week382km (237 miles)
Bus to Metaponto - Scalo, Train7h 15m
€34($34)
twice daily477km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€70($70)
on demand383km (238 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