- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
kr232
Average ticket price on Sep 17
kr303
Fastest journey on Sep 17
10 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
11 h 25 m
Buses on Sep 17
16
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reggio Calabria to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reggio Calabria to Rome will cost around kr303 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr232.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 16 buses from Reggio Calabria to Rome, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 500 km distance in an average of 11 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 31 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 12 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale 5484+
2126
Regionale 5480+
2126
Regionale 6329+
2126
Regionale 5486+
2126
Regionale 21947+
2126
InterCityNotte 89512+
2126
Regionale 21974+
2126
FlixBus
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+
BUS LP986
Regionale 22039+
2126Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reggio Calabria to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr381 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr381, while a flight costs an average of kr2699.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr431 Average price | kr381 Average price Cheapest | kr2699 Average price | kr1086 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Reggio Calabria to Rome:
A train is kr51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reggio Calabria to Rome costing on average kr431.
A train is kr2319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reggio Calabria to Rome costing on average kr2699.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
Tickets start at around kr431 compared to roughly kr1086 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr654. The journey takes 11h 5m versus 6h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr305 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr413 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr400 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr370 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr433 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr326 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr347 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr359 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr287 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 17h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:33PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 17h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr208 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:49PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr208 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr528 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:22PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price kr200 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr200 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr200 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr200 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:38PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr208 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:09PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr208 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:31PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr200 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:07PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr208 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:32PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr200 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:21PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 12h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr200 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr200 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:39PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr262 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 09:14PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 10h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr259 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr486 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr821 |
The table below shows live departures for Reggio Calabria to Rome buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUS LP986+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 11:00 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 11h55 | 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
Regionale 5480+ 2126 | 2:33 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 17h12 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5546+ 2126 | 2:49 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 16h56 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 6329+ 2126 | 3:25 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 16h20 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 88594+ 2126 | 4:12 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 15h33 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5484+ 2126 | 4:38 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 15h07 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5582+ 2126 | 5:09 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 14h36 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21947+ 2126 | 5:31 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 14h14 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5674+ 2126 | 6:07 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 13h38 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5486+ 2126 | 6:32 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 13h13 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5658+ 2126 | 7:21 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 12h24 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22039+ 2126 | 7:30 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 12h15 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21974+ 2126 | 8:39 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 11h06 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 11h20 | 8:05 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi | 15h05 | 11:50 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ 2126 | 9:14 PM Reggio di Calabria Lido | 10h31 | 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Reggio Calabria to Rome run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr151 but you can travel from only kr119 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:06, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 310 miles (500 km) distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 310 miles (500 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price kr151 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 10m |
First bus 12:06 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Rome — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rome trip today.
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Outstanding ancient sculpture and mosaic museum housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo.
Celebrated villa museum with Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings, and refined garden setting.
Elegant Baroque square with Bernini's fountains, lively atmosphere, and superb people-watching.
Historic square and gathering place at the Spanish Steps, ideal for classic city views and strolls.
Charming cobbled neighborhood filled with ivy-clad lanes, churches, nightlife, and local character.
Classic Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. A city icon known for rich flavor without cream.
Roman pasta with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano. A traditional Lazio staple tied to shepherd cooking and bold savory flavor.
Pasta with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Considered one of Rome's oldest pasta dishes and prized for its simplicity.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Niko Romito at Bulgari Hotel Roma, offering refined Italian tasting menus in an elegant setting.
Historic trattoria in Testaccio known for classic Roman pasta and quinto quarto dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Popular casual spot famed for Roman-style pizzas and fried starters. Bustling atmosphere and a long-standing local reputation.
Moderate for Europe: stays in central Rome are pricey, but transit is cheap and meals range from affordable pizza to costly tourist-area dining.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good; round up in taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
Official public transport app
Via Marsala, Rome -> Piazza Barberini, Rome
At least 6 buses leave the Strait City for Rome every day, including the two Flixbuses that stop for about 2 hours and 30 minutes at the Caserta bus station or at the Metropark in Naples. Most of the vehicles depart from the bus stop in Via Caprera, to end the journey at the Tibus bus station in Roma Tiburtina. There are also regular runs on weekends.
The two companies that guarantee the daily offer of buses Reggio Calabria Rome are Flixbus and Autolinee Federico. The first morning bus leaves from the depot of the Federico Buses around 03:40 and, later, from Via Caprera around is the bus from Reggio Calabria to Rome?
The duration of a direct ride goes from 9 hours and 10 minutes of a Flixbus bus to 10-11 hours of a bus of the Federico Buses. The journey time of buses Reggio Calabria Rome, with a stop in Caserta or at the terminal of Naples Central, are around 12 hours and 30 minutes but may also require a slightly longer time.
The buses that connect the capital of Calabria with Rome are 6-7 per day and about 47 per week. Flixbus regularly makes 5 daily trips, two of which with an intermediate change. Autolinee Federico plans about 12 direct weekly routes, departing from the depot in Via Lagani and Via Caprera.
Autostazione di Reggio Calabria: the terminal is in Via Caprera 2-6, corner Piazza Garibaldi, near the Central Railway Station. You can get to the bus station by bus Atam or, if you come from the center, on foot. The historic center, in fact, is less than 1 km and is a restricted traffic area for all vehicles.
Tibus Bus Station: the terminal is near Roma Tiburtina station, 4 km from Termini station. Bar-pizzeria, newsstand, free Wi-Fi and various services are available. You can go to the centre with the underground line B and with the FL1 trains. Another destination Flixbus, is the Anagnina station of line A of the metro.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reggio Calabria to Rome by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Reggio Calabria to Rome buses use the Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Reggio Calabria and Rome bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi is 2 km from Reggio Calabria city centre. Public transport options include:
Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi. ATMs are aTMs located nearby in the square.
Ticket office support is available at Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Available at Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi: Basic accessibility suitable for wheelchairs.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus).
Available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Elevators, ramps.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need