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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 $52. 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 $52, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 494 miles (796 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $121 Average price | $91 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 |
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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 $113 (€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 $121 (€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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 597+
InterCityNotte 7954:21 PM16h26Bologna Centrale8:47 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Intercity 597+
InterCityNotte 7954:21 PM16h26Bologna Centrale8:47 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 85921:00 PM1h35Bologna Airport2:35 PMReggio Calabria Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 770+
Intercity 5511:33 AM17h13Bologna Centrale6:46 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$961One-way1 transfer
Intercity 583 · Intercity 5558:54 AM13h33Bologna Centrale10:27 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$981One-way1 transfer
89132:42 PM8h09Bologna Centrale10:51 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1091One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 PM16h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:20 AMReggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi$901One-way0 transfers
Intercity 609+
BUS LP9812:00 PM16h10Bologna Centrale6:10 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1201One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+
BUS LP9814:55 PM13h15Bologna Centrale6:10 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1501One-way1 transfer
AZ1314 · AZ115711:05 AM3h25Bologna Airport2:30 PMReggio Calabria Airport$1121One-way1 transfer
AZ1320 · AZ11617:10 PM3h35Bologna Airport10:45 PMReggio Calabria Airport$1121One-way1 transfer
AZ1318 · AZ1167+
Autobus LM059 · Regionale 56993:30 PM8h05Bologna Airport11:35 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale$1351One-way3 transfers
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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 $113 (€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 $121 (€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 Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Lirosi Autoservizi to go to Reggio Calabria by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, ITA to go to Reggio Calabria by flight.
- 7 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lirosi Autoservizi.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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