- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria
The city’s flagship museum, best known for the Riace Bronzes and major collections from Magna Graecia. It is the essential stop for understanding the ancient history of Calabria.
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Afragola to Reggio Calabria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Afragola to Reggio Calabria will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
Of the 1 trains that leave Afragola for Reggio Calabria on Wed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 334 km distance in an average of 5 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 28 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 5 h 28 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Afragola to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Afragola to Reggio Calabria:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Afragola to Reggio Calabria costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 59m.
The journey is about 6m faster (4h 48m by train vs 4h 54m by car) and roughly $26 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($80 (€65) vs $106 (€86)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Afragola to Reggio Calabria trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:59 AM Afragola | 5h49 | 5:48 PM Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Afragola | 5h28 | 10:58 PM Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Afragola | 5h28 | 11:58 PM Reggio Calabria | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Afragola to Reggio Calabria run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 207 miles (334 km) distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 207 miles (334 km) |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 11:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Reggio Calabria — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Reggio Calabria trip today.
The city’s flagship museum, best known for the Riace Bronzes and major collections from Magna Graecia. It is the essential stop for understanding the ancient history of Calabria.
A small specialist museum dedicated to bergamot, the citrus fruit strongly associated with Reggio Calabria. It offers a distinctive local perspective and is a favorite for niche cultural visits.
Exhibition spaces inside the Aragonese Castle often host cultural displays and temporary shows. It combines museum-style content with one of the city’s most recognizable monuments.
The city’s signature waterfront promenade, famous for sea views toward Sicily and Mount Etna on clear days. It is the essential walking area in Reggio Calabria and highly popular at sunset.
The main central shopping and strolling street, lined with historic buildings, shops, and everyday city life. It is a practical and atmospheric route through the heart of Reggio Calabria.
One of the city’s principal squares, surrounded by civic architecture and close to key central sights. It is a natural stop when walking between the waterfront and the historic center.
A classic Strait of Messina swordfish dish cooked with tomatoes, olives, capers, and onion. It is one of the most iconic local seafood preparations in Reggio Calabria.
Stockfish slowly cooked with tomatoes, potatoes, olives, and herbs. It is a celebrated Calabrian specialty strongly associated with the province and inland traditions near Reggio.
Stuffed eggplants baked with breadcrumbs, cheese, and aromatic herbs, sometimes with tomato. A traditional southern home-style dish commonly found in the Reggio area.
A well-regarded restaurant in Reggio Calabria known for refined Calabrian cooking, seafood, and a polished yet welcoming atmosphere.
An established local spot appreciated for traditional Calabrian dishes, seafood, and a classic trattoria feel suited to a relaxed meal.
A known dining venue offering regional cuisine and seafood in a comfortable setting, popular for authentic flavors and generous portions.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while seafront dining and hotels cost more in peak summer.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for great service is appreciated.
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