How to travel from Florence to Reggio Calabria

Sat, Sep 19
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Italo
Malta Air
FlixBus
Frecciarossa
Intercity
1,000+ more
Italo
Malta Air
FlixBus
Frecciarossa
Intercity
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. 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 €64, while a flight costs an average of €116.

Distance: 453 miles (730 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Flight
Bus
Driving

€67

Average price

€116

Average price

€64

Average price

Cheapest

€198

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 56m

Average total duration

9h 26m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

14h 24m

Average total duration

13h 54m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

9h 3m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Italo

Most popular train company

Malta Air

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Reggio Calabria is a bus with an average price of €64.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Reggio Calabria costing on average €67.

A bus is €53 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Reggio Calabria costing on average €116.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Reggio Calabria is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 56m.

Bus takes on average 14h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Reggio Calabria including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €198 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €131. The journey takes 9h 26m versus 9h 3m 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.

Travel options
from Florence to Reggio Calabria

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM14h50
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    9:20 AMReggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM14h50
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    9:20 AMReggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1684 · AZ1161
    7:00 PM3h45
    Florence Peretola Airport
    10:45 PMReggio Calabria Airport
    1151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Italo6143
    4:43 PM7h44
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    12:27 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    551One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4049+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 795
    7:00 PM14h45
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    9:45 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    601One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale Veloce 4131+IntercityIntercity 561
    10:28 AM13h38
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    12:06 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee207+interbus291 · 287
    10:05 AM13h45
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    11:50 PMReggio Calabria, Stazione Centrale
    661One-way
    2 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee207+interbus287 · 291
    10:05 AM13h54
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    11:59 PMReggio Calabria, Via Lagani (Autolinee Federico)
    661One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1682 · AZ1167+RegionaleAutobus LM059+IntercityIntercity 555
    3:30 PM7h03
    Florence Peretola Airport
    10:33 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    1551One-way
    3 transfers
  • ITAAZ1682 · AZ1167+RegionaleAutobus LM063+IntercityIntercity 561
    3:30 PM8h36
    Florence Peretola Airport
    12:06 AMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    1551One-way
    3 transfers
  • ITAAZ1682 · AZ1167+RegionaleAutobus LM057+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9587
    3:30 PM6h08
    Florence Peretola Airport
    9:38 PMReggio Di Calabria Centrale
    1691One-way
    3 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.

Sat
Sep 19
Sun
Sep 20
Mon
Sep 21
Tue
Sep 22
Wed
Sep 23
Thu
Sep 24
Fri
Sep 25

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Florence 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 Florence to Reggio Calabria.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Reggio Calabria including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Reggio Calabria is a bus with an average price of €64.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Reggio Calabria costing on average €67.

A bus is €53 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Reggio Calabria costing on average €116.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Reggio Calabria is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 56m.

Bus takes on average 14h 24m.

The distance from Florence to Reggio Calabria is approximately 453 miles (730 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Reggio Calabria is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Reggio Calabria:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Reggio Calabria Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Reggio Di Calabria Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S..
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Reggio Calabria, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, ITA to go to Reggio Calabria by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Lirosi Autoservizi to go to Reggio Calabria by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Reggio Calabria with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Lirosi Autoservizi.
Omio customers who travel from Florence 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.
HomeTravelTravel to ItalyTravel to Reggio CalabriaHow to travel from Florence to Reggio Calabria

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone