- 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
$105
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 44 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
866 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma 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 Parma to Reggio Calabria will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
Of the 45 trains that leave Parma for Reggio Calabria on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 866 km distance in an average of 9 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 10 h 21 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 TTPER 19251+
InterCityNotte 795
Intercity 1589
InterCityNotte 797+
FRECCIAROSSA 8863
InterCityNotte 765+
Intercity 558
BUS LP607+
8143
Regionale TTPER 17415+
FRECCIAROSSA 9639
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+
Intercity 561
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1713+
FRECCIAROSSA 9623
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+
8143
Regionale TTPER 17415+
8143Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $295 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 7m Average total duration 11h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration 14h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Parma to Reggio Calabria:
A bus is $0.95 (€0.78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Reggio Calabria costing on average $100 (€82).
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Reggio Calabria costing on average $146 (€119).
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 37m.
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
Tickets start at around $100 (€82) compared to roughly $295 (€241) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $195 (€159). The journey takes 11h 37m versus 10h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Reggio Calabria trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 9:00 PM Parma station | 13h39 | 10:39 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 797+ FRECCIAROSSA 8863 | 11:52 PM Parma station | 15h02 | 2:54 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 797+ Intercity 723+ Regionale 5695 | 11:52 PM Parma station | 16h37 | 4:29 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Regionale TTPER 17401+ 8111 | 4:25 AM Parma station | 12h31 | 4:56 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17403+ 8111 | 6:00 AM Parma station | 10h56 | 4:56 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905+ 8111 | 6:15 AM Parma station | 10h41 | 4:56 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1797+ 8143 | 6:45 AM Parma station | 17h34 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 603+ 8143 | 6:51 AM Parma station | 17h28 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 18123+ 8143 | 6:59 AM Parma station | 17h20 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ 8143 | 7:05 AM Parma station | 17h14 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ Intercity 727 · Intercity 551 | 7:05 AM Parma station | 11h41 | 6:46 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907+ 8143 | 7:27 AM Parma station | 16h52 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1701+ 8143 | 7:41 AM Parma station | 16h38 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ 8143 | 7:47 AM Parma station | 16h32 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583 · Intercity 555 | 7:47 AM Parma station | 14h38 | 10:25 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 18113+ 8143 | 7:55 AM Parma station | 16h24 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493+ 8143 | 8:06 AM Parma station | 16h13 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1589+ 8143 | 8:19 AM Parma station | 16h00 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1589 | 8:19 AM Parma station | 15h49 | 12:08 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1589 · Intercity 561 | 8:19 AM Parma station | 15h39 | 11:58 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703+ 8143 | 8:27 AM Parma station | 15h52 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+ 8143 | 8:43 AM Parma station | 15h36 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 605+ 8143 | 8:57 AM Parma station | 15h22 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1705+ 8143 | 9:00 AM Parma station | 15h19 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
BUS LP607+ 8143 | 9:11 AM Parma station | 15h08 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717+ 8143 | 9:33 AM Parma station | 14h46 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1709+ 8143 | 9:53 AM Parma station | 14h26 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17409+ 8143 | 9:58 AM Parma station | 14h21 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+ 8143 | 10:27 AM Parma station | 13h52 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1713+ 8143 | 10:44 AM Parma station | 13h35 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1713+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 10:44 AM Parma station | 9h42 | 8:26 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2499+ 8143 | 11:00 AM Parma station | 13h19 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
BUS L609A+ 8143 | 11:06 AM Parma station | 13h13 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917+ 8143 | 11:27 AM Parma station | 12h52 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17413+ 8143 | 11:58 AM Parma station | 12h21 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3921+ 8143 | 12:27 PM Parma station | 11h52 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1799+ 8143 | 1:02 PM Parma station | 11h17 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ 8143 | 1:27 PM Parma station | 10h52 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 1:58 PM Parma station | 9h15 | 11:13 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17415+ 8143 | 1:58 PM Parma station | 10h21 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ 8143 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 9h52 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Intercity 561 | 2:27 PM Parma station | 9h31 | 11:58 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19251+ InterCityNotte 795 | 4:47 PM Parma station | 15h58 | 8:45 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 562+ InterCityNotte 1963 | 8:37 PM Parma station | 15h32 | 12:09 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Parma to Reggio Calabria run on average 9 times per day, taking around 11h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:22, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 538 miles (866 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 538 miles (866 km) |
Average train duration 11h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 9h 45m |
First train 1:22 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 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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Reggio Di Calabria Centrale -> Reggio Calabria City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Parma to Reggio Calabria by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reggio Calabria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Parma to Reggio Calabria trains use the Parma to Reggio Di Calabria Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Villa San Giovanni. Use this guide to compare Parma and Reggio Calabria train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Parma has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Angiol d'Or, Enoteca Fontana
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Parma. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Parma. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Parma: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Parma: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Parma: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Parma, Hotel Torino, Hotel Button.
Reggio Di Calabria Centrale is 2 km from Reggio Calabria city centre. Public transport options include:
Reggio Di Calabria Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante L'Accademia, Trattoria del Pesce Fresco
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Reggio Di Calabria Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Reggio Di Calabria Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Reggio Di Calabria Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Reggio Di Calabria Centrale: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reggio Di Calabria Centrale: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Excelsior, Hotel Palace Masoanri's, E' Hotel.
Reggio di Calabria Aeroporto is 4 km from Reggio Calabria city centre. Public transport options include:
Reggio di Calabria Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Reggio di Calabria Aeroporto.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reggio di Calabria Aeroporto.
Reggio Di Calabria Omeca is 4 km from Reggio Calabria city centre. Public transport options include:
Reggio Di Calabria Omeca has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reggio Di Calabria Omeca.
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