- 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
$116
Average price
$245
Fastest journey
9 h 37 m
Average duration
10 h 16 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
860 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice 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 Venice to Reggio Calabria will cost around $245 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
Of the 35 trains that leave Venice for Reggio Calabria on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 860 km distance in an average of 10 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 37 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 10 h 53 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.
8913 · 8143
8902 · 8143
FRECCIAROSSA 8419
8907 · 8143
InterCityNotte 770+
FRECCIAROSSA 8333
FRECCIAROSSA 8419
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 · FRECCIAROSSA 9639
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 · FRECCIAROSSA 9583
Regionale 3997+
FRECCIAROSSA 9623
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+
8143Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 534 miles (860 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 3m Average total duration 12h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Reggio Calabria:
A flight is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Reggio Calabria costing on average $112 (€92).
A flight is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Reggio Calabria costing on average $120 (€98).
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 33m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
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 Frecciarossa.
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 Venice to Reggio Calabria trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ 8111 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 11h30 | 4:56 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3961+ Intercity 583 · Intercity 555 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 16h45 | 10:25 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ 8143 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 17h53 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3963+ 8143 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 17h39 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ 8143 | 6:52 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 17h27 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Intercity 727 · Intercity 551 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 11h20 | 6:46 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ 8143 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 16h53 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3965+ 8143 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 16h39 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16772+ FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8143 | 8:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 16h06 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 · FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 8:40 AM Venice Mestre | 10h17 | 6:57 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3967+ 8143 | 8:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 15h39 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8907 · 8143 | On time 9:20 AM Venice Mestre | 14h59 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ 8143 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 14h53 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3997+ FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 10h46 | 8:26 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3997+ 8143 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 14h39 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8902 · 8143 | On time 10:17 AM Venice Mestre | 14h02 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ 8143 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 13h53 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 · FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 11h04 | 9:30 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971+ 8143 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 13h39 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ 8143 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 12h53 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3973+ Intercity 609+ BUS LP981 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 18h30 | 6:10 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3973+ 8143 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 12h39 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ 8143 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 11h53 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h37 | 10:03 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975+ 8143 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 11h39 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8913 · 8143 | On time 1:17 PM Venice Mestre | 11h02 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 · FRECCIAROSSA 9639 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 9h47 | 11:13 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ 8143 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 10h53 | 12:19 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815+ BUS LP981 | 2:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 15h18 | 6:10 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 594+ InterCityNotte 1959+ Regionale 5642 | 3:34 PM Venice Mestre | 16h28 | 8:02 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ InterCityNotte 1959+ Regionale 5642 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 12h36 | 8:02 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3989+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 7:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 14h59 | 10:39 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3989+ InterCityNotte 1963+ Intercity 562 | 7:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 16h29 | 12:09 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 723+ Regionale 5695 | 10:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 18h24 | 4:29 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 770+ FRECCIAROSSA 8333 | 10:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 15h01 | 1:06 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venice to Reggio Calabria run on average 12 times per day, taking around 12h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 534 miles (860 km) distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 534 miles (860 km) |
Average train duration 12h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 55m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 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 Venice 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 Venice to Reggio Calabria trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Reggio Di Calabria Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Reggio di Calabria Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Venice and Reggio Calabria train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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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