How to travel from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Reggio di CalabriaSalerno if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reggio Calabria C.Le.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Messina and then to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Drive

Drive to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance441km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Salerno and Reggio di Calabria by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Salerno and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 7h 25m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria. The ferry typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.

Caronte & Tourist and Blu Jet run the ferry services between Salerno and Reggio di Calabria. Ferries run once daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the train to Reggio Calabria C.Le. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salerno and Reggio di Calabria. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Reggio di Calabria

Transport options from Salerno to Reggio di Calabria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€35($35)
every 3 hours393km (244 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€26($26)
every 20 mins447km (278 miles)
Bus to Reggio Calabria Via Caprera7h 25m
€50($50)
5 times a week440km (273 miles)
Ferry
9h 40m
€39($39)
once daily309km (192 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€80($80)
on demand441km (274 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