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.
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.
👋 Also check out Reggio di Calabria → Matera if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Reggio Calabria (REG).
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Take the bus to Scanzano Jonico Largo dell'Aia and then to Villa San Giovanni.
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Take the bus to Metaponto then take the train to Castiglione Cosentin and then to Reggio Calabria Lido.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4hrs | €150($150) | once daily | 963km (598 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 45m | €220($220) | once daily | 1,197km (744 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5hrs | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €43($43) | 4 times a week | 421km (261 miles) |
Bus via Policoro | 5h 60m | €7($7) | once daily | 400km (248 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €30($30) | twice a week | 382km (237 miles) |
Bus to Metaponto - Scalo, Train | 7h 15m | €34($34) | twice daily | 477km (296 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €70($70) | on demand | 383km (238 miles) |
Marino Autolinee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Sita Sud
Pugliairbus
Ferrovie Appulo Lucane
The following major airports near Reggio di Calabria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.