The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Reggio Calabria
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
7 h 43 m
Average duration
8 h 13 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
796 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Reggio Calabria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Reggio Calabria will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 17 trains that leave Bologna for Reggio Calabria every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 796 km distance in an average of 8 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Intercity 597+
InterCityNotte 79516:2116h24Bologna Centrale8:45Reggio Di Calabria Centrale£591One-way1 change
614315:578h28Bologna Centrale0:25Reggio Di Calabria Centrale£591One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 958712:279h03Bologna Centrale21:30Reggio Di Calabria Centrale£641One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 958310:278h35Bologna Centrale19:02Reggio Di Calabria Centrale£641One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 962312:078h24Bologna Centrale20:31Reggio Di Calabria Centrale£641One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 963915:377h43Bologna Centrale23:20Reggio Di Calabria Centrale£751One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9631 · FRECCIAROSSA 841914:078h14Bologna Centrale22:21Reggio Di Calabria Centrale£1081One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 841914:028h19Bologna Centrale22:21Reggio Di Calabria Centrale£641One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 962312:078h24Bologna Centrale20:31Reggio Di Calabria Centrale£641One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+
Intercity 3748515:478h26Bologna Centrale0:13Reggio Di Calabria Centrale£961One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £39. 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 coach costs an average of £39, and a flight costs an average of £16.
Distance: 796 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£84 Average Price | £90 Average Price | £68 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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Live departures
Bologna to Reggio Calabria train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Reggio Calabria trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 583 · Intercity 555 | 8:54 Bologna Centrale | 13h35 | 22:29 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 1589 | 9:37 Bologna Centrale | 14h31 | 0:08 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Intercity 37485 | 15:47 Bologna Centrale | 8h26 | 0:13 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 795 | 16:21 Bologna Centrale | 16h24 | 8:45 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661+ InterCityNotte 1959 · InterCityNotte 795 | 20:07 Bologna Centrale | 12h38 | 8:45 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 770+ FRECCIAROSSA 8333 | 1:33 Bologna Centrale | 11h29 | 13:02 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 723+ Regionale 21933 | 1:33 Bologna Centrale | 14h02 | 15:35 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 770+ Intercity 551 | 1:33 Bologna Centrale | 16h02 | 17:35 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Reggio Calabria
Trains from Bologna to Reggio Calabria run on average 18 times per day, taking around 10h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 796 km distance in 8h 16m.
Distance 796 km |
Average train duration 10h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 8h 16m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:39 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Bologna to Reggio Calabria trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna and Reggio Calabria from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Reggio Calabria train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Reggio Calabria by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reggio Calabria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Reggio Calabria
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Access is available via Piazza Garibaldi.
- Ristorante L'Accademia
- Trattoria del Pesce Fresco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Grand Hotel Excelsior
- Hotel Palace Masoanri's
- E' Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-8 for local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Line 1
- Tram: Line T1
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