How to travel from Reggio di Calabria to Gallipoli, Italy

The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Gallipoli is around 487km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Reggio di Calabria to Gallipoli 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 GallipoliReggio di Calabria if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Gallipoli.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and then to Nardo Via XXV Luglio.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Sibari, Taranto then Lecce and then to Gallipoli.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Gallipoli.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance487km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reggio di Calabria and Gallipoli

There are several options for getting from Reggio di Calabria to Gallipoli by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Gallipoli is around 487km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Reggio di Calabria and Gallipoli by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Gallipoli is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Reggio di Calabria and Gallipoli, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reggio di Calabria and Gallipoli. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reggio di Calabria to Gallipoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sibari, Taranto and Lecce. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Trenitalia and Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run train services between Reggio di Calabria and Gallipoli. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Gallipoli. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reggio di Calabria to Gallipoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni, Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and Nardo Via XXV Luglio. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Onebus run regular bus services between Reggio di Calabria and Gallipoli. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 10m 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 Gallipoli. We recommend that you fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Gallipoli. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Gallipoli is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Gallipoli. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Gallipoli. The distance is around 487km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Gallipoli is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reggio di Calabria and Gallipoli

Transport options from Reggio di Calabria to Gallipoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 50m
€220($220)
every 2 hours1,099km (683 miles)
Fly to Bari (BRI), train5h 55m
€160($160)
every 2 hours1,106km (687 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
€160($160)
every 4 hours1,177km (731 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€16($16)
twice a week599km (372 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€41($41)
once a week547km (340 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€89($89)
on demand487km (303 miles)

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Airports near Gallipoli

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

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Gallipoli
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Gallipoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Gallipoli