Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 494 miles (796 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $123 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest |
10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company |
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 Bologna to Reggio Calabria:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Reggio Calabria costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Reggio Calabria costing on average $123 (€99).
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Reggio Calabria
How to get from Bologna to Reggio Calabria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus4:40 PM16h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:10 AMReggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi$871One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:40 PM16h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:10 AMReggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi$871One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 85924:25 PM1h35Bologna Airport6:00 PMReggio Calabria Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 770+
FRECCIAROSSA 83331:33 AM11h29Bologna Centrale1:02 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1161One-way1 transfer
81433:57 PM9h01Bologna Centrale12:58 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1201One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 5511:33 AM16h02Bologna Centrale5:35 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1271One-way1 transfer
Intercity 609+
BUS LP9812:00 PM16h10Bologna Centrale6:10 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1221One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+
BUS LP9814:55 PM13h15Bologna Centrale6:10 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1531One-way1 transfer
AZ1314 · AZ115711:00 AM3h30Bologna Airport2:30 PMReggio Calabria Airport$1131One-way1 transfer
AZ1312 · AZ1165+
Autobus LM029 · Regionale 55626:30 AM8h29Bologna Airport2:59 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1591One-way3 transfers
AZ1312 · AZ1165+
Autobus LM035 · Regionale 55666:30 AM9h48Bologna Airport4:18 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1591One-way3 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 05
Jun 06
Jun 07
Jun 08
Jun 09
Jun 10
Jun 11
Jun 12
Jun 13
Jun 14
Jun 15
Jun 16
Jun 17
Jun 18
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Reggio Calabria:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Reggio Calabria costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Reggio Calabria costing on average $123 (€99).
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
- 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Lirosi Autoservizi to go to Reggio Calabria by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA to go to Reggio Calabria by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lirosi Autoservizi.
- 7 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Travelling from Bologna to Reggio Calabria: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

