How to travel from Bologna to Reggio Calabria

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Reggio Calabria

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $154.

Distance: 494 miles (796 km)

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$94

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$154

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$105

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11h 8m

Average total duration

10h 38m

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1h 55m

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14h 40m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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Frecciarossa

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from Bologna to Reggio Calabria

How to get from Bologna to Reggio Calabria by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Reggio Calabria is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus3887+RegionaleRegionale 5558
    3:05 AM16h51
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    7:56 PMReggio di Calabria Lido
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Itabus3887+RegionaleRegionale 5558
    3:05 AM16h51
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    7:56 PMReggio di Calabria Lido
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1320 · AZ1161
    7:30 PM3h20
    Bologna Airport
    10:50 PMReggio Calabria Airport
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 1589
    9:37 AM14h06
    Bologna Centrale
    11:43 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1091One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 770+IntercityIntercity 551
    1:33 AM17h13
    Bologna Centrale
    6:46 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 770+IntercityIntercity 723+RegionaleRegionale 21545
    1:33 AM13h37
    Bologna Centrale
    3:10 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers
  • Itabus3887+RegionaleRegionale 5485
    3:05 AM17h33
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:38 PMReggio di Calabria Lido
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus3887+RegionaleRegionale 22327
    3:05 AM17h41
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:46 PMReggio di Calabria Lido
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:00 PM16h20
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    9:20 AMReggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1314 · AZ1157
    11:05 AM3h25
    Bologna Airport
    2:30 PMReggio Calabria Airport
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1312 · AZ1165+RegionaleAutobus LM071 · Regionale 21545
    6:30 AM8h40
    Bologna Airport
    3:10 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1231One-way
    3 transfers
  • ITAAZ1312 · AZ1165+RegionaleAutobus LM077 · Regionale 5695
    6:30 AM10h01
    Bologna Airport
    4:31 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1231One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Reggio Calabria

Travel to Reggio Calabria easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Reggio Calabria.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Reggio Calabria including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Reggio Calabria is a train with an average price of $94.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Reggio Calabria:

A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Reggio Calabria costing on average $105.

A train is $60 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Reggio Calabria costing on average $154.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Reggio Calabria is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 8m.

Bus takes on average 14h 40m.

The distance from Bologna to Reggio Calabria is approximately 494 miles (796 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Reggio Calabria is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Reggio Calabria as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Reggio Calabria:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Reggio Calabria Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Reggio Di Calabria Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Reggio Calabria, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air, ITA to go to Reggio Calabria by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Lirosi Autoservizi to go to Reggio Calabria by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Reggio Calabria with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Lirosi Autoservizi.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Reggio Calabria often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Milan, Naples, Messina, Catania. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reggio Calabria and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Reggio Calabria to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Reggio Calabria's main attractions, including the National Archaeological Museum, Aragonese Castle, and the seafront promenade, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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