How to travel from Reggio di Calabria to Alessandria, Italy

The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Alessandria is around 1,087km (675 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Reggio di Calabria to Alessandria by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlessandriaReggio di Calabria if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train

Fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Alessandria.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Torino Porta Nuova and then to Alessandria.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa Piazza della Vittoria and then to Alessandria Train Station.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Alessandria.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Distance1,277km (793 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reggio di Calabria and Alessandria

There are several options for getting from Reggio di Calabria to Alessandria by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Alessandria is around 1,087km (675 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 957km (594 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Reggio di Calabria and Alessandria by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Alessandria is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Reggio di Calabria and Alessandria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reggio di Calabria and Alessandria. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reggio di Calabria to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Nuova. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 5m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Reggio di Calabria and Alessandria. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 5m, 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 Reggio di Calabria and Alessandria. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reggio di Calabria to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genoa Piazza della Vittoria. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

Lirosi Linee and Busitalia Simet S.p.A. run regular bus services between Reggio di Calabria and Alessandria. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reggio di Calabria to Alessandria. We recommend that you fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Alessandria. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Alessandria is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Alessandria. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Reggio di Calabria and Alessandria. The distance is around 1,277km (793 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Alessandria is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Transport options from Reggio di Calabria to Alessandria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train + 2 similar
3h 25m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,087km (675 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
€175($175)
hourly1,148km (713 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€160($160)
every 4 hours1,226km (762 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 5m
€105($105)
twice daily1,463km (909 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe15h 15m
€110($110)
once daily1,208km (751 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
€100($100)
3 times a week1,361km (846 miles)
Drive
12hrs
€230($230)
on demand1,277km (793 miles)

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Airports near Alessandria

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Alessandria
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Alessandria
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Alessandria