- 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
$35
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno 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 Salerno to Reggio Calabria will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 48 trains that leave Salerno for Reggio Calabria on Sat, Jun 13, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct trains cover the 296 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest trains will take 4 h 8 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 5953 · Regionale 5593 · Regionale 5640
Regionale 5583 · Regionale 5558
Regionale 5581 · Regionale 34978
Regionale 5339 · Regionale 5556
Autobus NA09D · Regionale 5581 · Regionale 34978
FRECCIAROSSA 8333
FRECCIAROSSA 9583
FRECCIAROSSA 9639
6143
Intercity 723+
Regionale 21931Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Salerno to Reggio Calabria:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Reggio Calabria costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte.
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 Salerno to Reggio Calabria trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus NA73D+ InterCityNotte 795 | 1:10 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 8h34 | 9:44 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 3:57 AM Salerno station | 5h47 | 9:44 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 3:57 AM Salerno station | 5h47 | 9:44 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5339 · Regionale 5556 | 5:51 AM Salerno station | 5h50 | 11:41 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5339 · Regionale 5556 | 5:51 AM Salerno station | 5h50 | 11:41 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8191 | 8:06 AM Salerno station | 4h29 | 12:35 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8333 | 9:08 AM Salerno station | 3h54 | 1:02 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA09D · Regionale 5581 · Regionale 34978 | 9:10 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 7h08 | 4:18 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5581 · Regionale 34978 | 9:34 AM Salerno station | 6h44 | 4:18 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5581 · Regionale 34978 | 9:34 AM Salerno station | 6h44 | 4:18 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA13D+ Intercity 723+ Regionale 21931 | 10:10 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h30 | 2:40 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA13D+ FRECCIARGENTO 8863 | 10:10 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h44 | 2:54 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5953 · Regionale 5593 · Regionale 5640 | 10:24 AM Salerno station | 7h59 | 6:23 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5953 · Regionale 5593 · Regionale 5640 | 10:24 AM Salerno station | 7h59 | 6:23 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 723+ Regionale 21931 | 10:32 AM Salerno station | 4h08 | 2:40 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 723+ Regionale 21931 | 10:32 AM Salerno station | 4h08 | 2:40 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8863 | 10:39 AM Salerno station | 4h15 | 2:54 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA19D+ Intercity 551 | 11:40 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h55 | 5:35 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 551 | 12:22 PM Salerno station | 5h13 | 5:35 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 551 | 12:22 PM Salerno station | 5h13 | 5:35 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA25D · Regionale 5583 · Regionale 5558 | 1:10 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 6h57 | 8:07 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5583 · Regionale 5558 | 1:33 PM Salerno station | 6h34 | 8:07 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5583 · Regionale 5558 | 1:33 PM Salerno station | 6h34 | 8:07 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 727+ Regionale 21955 | 2:24 PM Salerno station | 4h21 | 6:45 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 727+ Regionale 21955 | 2:24 PM Salerno station | 4h21 | 6:45 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5233 · Regionale 22375 · Regionale 5574 | 2:33 PM Salerno station | 7h02 | 9:35 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5233 · Regionale 22375 · Regionale 5574 | 2:33 PM Salerno station | 7h02 | 9:35 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 3:05 PM Salerno station | 3h57 | 7:02 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 553 | 3:26 PM Salerno station | 4h45 | 8:11 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 553 | 3:26 PM Salerno station | 4h45 | 8:11 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA35D+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 3:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h51 | 8:31 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 4:16 PM Salerno station | 4h15 | 8:31 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA39D+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 4:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h50 | 9:30 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA39D+ Intercity 555 | 4:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h49 | 10:29 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 5:10 PM Salerno station | 4h20 | 9:30 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 555 | 5:29 PM Salerno station | 5h00 | 10:29 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 555 | 5:29 PM Salerno station | 5h00 | 10:29 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA43D+ Intercity 1589 | 5:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h54 | 11:34 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA43D+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 5:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h41 | 10:21 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 6:11 PM Salerno station | 4h10 | 10:21 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1589 | 6:19 PM Salerno station | 5h15 | 11:34 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1589 | 6:19 PM Salerno station | 5h15 | 11:34 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA47D+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 6:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 4h40 | 11:20 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA49D+ Intercity 37485 | 7:10 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 5h03 | 12:13 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 7:21 PM Salerno station | 3h59 | 11:20 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 37485 | 7:34 PM Salerno station | 4h39 | 12:13 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 37485 | 7:34 PM Salerno station | 4h39 | 12:13 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
6143 | 8:19 PM Salerno station | 4h06 | 12:25 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Salerno to Reggio Calabria run on average 39 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
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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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