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Compare train and bus for Ancona to Reggio Calabria
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €59, while a bus costs an average of €77.
Distance: 395 miles (636 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€59 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price | €167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 57m Average total duration Fastest 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ancona to Reggio Calabria
Compare the available ways to get from Ancona to Reggio Calabria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Reggio Calabria:
A train is €18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ancona to Reggio Calabria costing on average €77.
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
Tickets start at around €59 compared to roughly €167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €109. The journey takes 10h 27m versus 8h 42m 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.
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How to get from Ancona to Reggio Calabria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ancona to Reggio Calabria is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:55 PM 18h15 Ancona 8:10 AM Reggio Calabria €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

1:55 PM 18h15 Ancona 8:10 AM Reggio Calabria €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

3:26 PM 13h44 Ancona 5:10 AM Reggio Calabria €89 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

1:45 PM 18h25 Ancona 8:10 AM Reggio Calabria €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Reggio Calabria:
A train is €18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ancona to Reggio Calabria costing on average €77.
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ancona and Reggio Calabria as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ancona station and arrive in Reggio Di Calabria Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 and arrive in Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Reggio Calabria by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
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