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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 $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. 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 $78, while a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 453 miles (730 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$91 Average price | $202 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 21m Average total duration 14h 51m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to Reggio Calabria
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Reggio Calabria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Reggio Calabria:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Reggio Calabria costing on average $91.
A bus is $124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Reggio Calabria costing on average $202.
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 18m.
Bus takes on average 15h 21m.
The journey is about 15m faster (8h 48m by train vs 9h 3m by car) and roughly $147 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($91 vs $237). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Reggio Calabria
How to get from Florence to Reggio Calabria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus6:30 PM 14h50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 9:20 AM Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:30 PM 14h50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 9:20 AM Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1678 · AZ115711:25 AM 3h00 Florence Peretola Airport 2:25 PM Reggio Calabria Airport $330 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+
81434:14 PM 8h11 Florence Santa Maria Novella 12:25 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale $62 1 One-way 1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+
81432:48 PM 9h37 Florence Santa Maria Novella 12:25 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale $62 1 One-way 1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+
814312:14 PM 12h11 Florence Santa Maria Novella 12:25 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale $62 1 One-way 1 transfer
207+
291 · 28710:05 AM 13h45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 11:50 PM Reggio Calabria, Stazione Centrale $63 1 One-way 2 transfers
207+
291 · 28710:05 AM 13h54 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 11:59 PM Reggio Calabria, Via Lagani (Autolinee Federico) $63 1 One-way 2 transfers
8913+
Intercity 715+
BUS LP9813:28 PM 14h42 Florence Santa Maria Novella 6:10 AM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale $116 1 One-way 2 transfers
AZ1682 · AZ11614:50 PM 6h00 Florence Peretola Airport 10:50 PM Reggio Calabria Airport $120 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1676 · AZ1165+
Autobus LM039 · Regionale 65616:25 AM 10h54 Florence Peretola Airport 5:19 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale $135 1 One-way 3 transfers
AZ1682 · AZ1167+
Autobus LM061+
Intercity 5553:30 PM 7h02 Florence Peretola Airport 10:32 PM Reggio Di Calabria Centrale $145 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Reggio Calabria:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Reggio Calabria costing on average $91.
A bus is $124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Reggio Calabria costing on average $202.
Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 18m.
Bus takes on average 15h 21m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 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.
- 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 Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air to go to Reggio Calabria by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Reggio Calabria by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
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