How to travel from Sanremo to Reggio di Calabria, Italy

The distance between Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria is around 1,038km (645 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Sanremo to Reggio di Calabria by train, plane, bus 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 CalabriaSanremo if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Nice Airport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Reggio Calabria (REG).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Tiburtina then Napoli Afragola and then to Reggio Calabria C.Le.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Lirosi Linee

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Drive

Drive to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance1,323km (822 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria

There are several options for getting from Sanremo to Reggio di Calabria by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 18h 20m. 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 €200 ($200).

The distance between Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria is around 1,038km (645 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 916km (569 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Reggio di Calabria is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sanremo to Reggio di Calabria. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Tiburtina and Napoli Afragola. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 25m, 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 Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 18h 20m.

Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 18h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sanremo to Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Lamezia Terme (SUF) then take the train to Reggio Calabria C.Le. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria. The distance is around 1,323km (822 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sanremo to Reggio di Calabria is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sanremo and Reggio di Calabria

Transport options from Sanremo to Reggio di Calabria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 6 similar
4hrs
€200($200)
4 times a week1,041km (647 miles)
Train to Genova Sestri Ponen., Fly5hrs
€270($270)
once daily1,038km (645 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,111km (690 miles)
Train to Pavia, Fly6hrs
€175($175)
once daily1,250km (777 miles)
Train to Savona, plane6h 55m
€180($180)
once daily1,294km (804 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane7hrs
€125($125)
once daily1,133km (704 miles)
Train to Savona, plane7h 55m
€170($170)
every 4 hours1,368km (850 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 25m
€95($95)
twice daily1,274km (792 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe14h 45m
€115($115)
once daily1,265km (786 miles)
Bus
18h 20m
€80($80)
3 times a week1,447km (899 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
€240($240)
on demand1,323km (822 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