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 bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. 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 bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $214.

Distance: 494 miles (796 km)

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$130

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$214

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10h 45m

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10h 15m

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16h 47m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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Frecciarossa

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ITA

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Reggio Calabria is a bus with an average price of $95 (€80).

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

A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Reggio Calabria costing on average $130 (€109).

A bus is $119 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Reggio Calabria costing on average $214 (€179).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Reggio Calabria is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 45m.

Bus takes on average 16h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Reggio Calabria including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users.

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from Bologna to Reggio Calabria

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Malta AirFR 8592
    1:00 PM1h35
    Bologna Airport
    2:35 PMReggio Calabria Airport
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 8592
    1:00 PM1h35
    Bologna Airport
    2:35 PMReggio Calabria Airport
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 8592
    1:00 PM1h35
    Bologna Airport
    2:35 PMReggio Calabria Airport
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 597+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 795
    4:21 PM16h31
    Bologna Centrale
    8:52 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $911One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 583 · Intercity 555
    8:54 AM13h38
    Bologna Centrale
    10:32 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • Italo8143
    3:57 PM8h28
    Bologna Centrale
    12:25 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:00 PM16h20
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    9:20 AMReggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 609+TrenitaliaBUS LP981
    2:00 PM16h10
    Bologna Centrale
    6:10 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9809+TrenitaliaBUS LP981
    4:55 PM13h15
    Bologna Centrale
    6:10 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1318 · AZ1167+RegionaleAutobus LM061+IntercityIntercity 555
    2:50 PM7h42
    Bologna Airport
    10:32 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1301One-way
    3 transfers
  • ITAAZ1318 · AZ1167+RegionaleAutobus LM063+IntercityIntercity 561
    2:50 PM9h10
    Bologna Airport
    12:00 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1301One-way
    3 transfers
  • ITAAZ1318 · AZ1167+RegionaleAutobus LM057+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9587
    2:50 PM6h48
    Bologna Airport
    9:38 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    $1471One-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 bus with an average price of $95 (€80).

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

A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Reggio Calabria costing on average $130 (€109).

A bus is $119 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Reggio Calabria costing on average $214 (€179).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Reggio Calabria is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 45m.

Bus takes on average 16h 47m.

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 17 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 1 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 FlixBus, OneBus to go to Reggio Calabria by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Air Europa to go to Reggio Calabria by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Reggio Calabria with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, OneBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Reggio Calabria often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Rome, Messina, Tropea, Naples. 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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