The cheapest and fastest trains from Reggio Calabria to Bologna
Cheapest price
£114
Average price
£148
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 6 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
796 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reggio Calabria to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reggio Calabria to Bologna will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
Of the 15 trains that leave Reggio Calabria for Bologna every day 7 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 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 31 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.
InterCityNotte 794+
FRECCIAROSSA 9612
FRECCIARGENTO 8332+
InterCityNotte 774
Intercity 560+
InterCityNotte 764+
Regionale Veloce 3461
FRECCIAROSSA 9540
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
FRECCIAROSSA 9658
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9630
FRECCIAROSSA 8418
FRECCIAROSSA 9642
FRECCIAROSSA 9540Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Reggio Calabria to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reggio Calabria to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 £43, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 796 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£89 Average Price | £86 Average Price Cheapest | £147 Average Price |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 9m Average total duration 13h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Reggio Calabria to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Reggio Calabria to Bologna trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9630 | On time 04:53 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 8h00 | 12:53 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 04:53 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 8h05 | 12:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 05:25 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 9h08 | 14:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8134 | 06:16 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 8h47 | 15:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 552 · Intercity 596+ BUS LP596 | 06:44 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 14h02 | 20:46 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 07:46 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 8h07 | 15:53 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 08:55 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 8h38 | 17:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 562+ InterCityNotte 758 | 11:13 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 16h39 | 03:52 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 5544+ Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 12:35 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 14h20 | 02:55 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 560+ InterCityNotte 764+ Regionale 16027 | 14:04 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 16h35 | 06:39 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8332+ InterCityNotte 774 | 14:50 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 12h05 | 02:55 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9574 | 20:33 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 9h55 | 06:28 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 854+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9608 | 21:17 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 10h36 | 07:53 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
BUS LP986+ InterCityNotte 1956+ FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 22:00 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 10h53 | 08:53 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reggio Calabria to Bologna
Trains from Reggio Calabria to Bologna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £24 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 7h 37m.
Distance 796 km |
Average train duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 7h 37m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento from Reggio Calabria to Bologna trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento trains will get you between Reggio Calabria and Bologna from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reggio Calabria to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reggio Calabria to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reggio Calabria and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Lido Net1
- Gelateria Cesare
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Medinblu
- Grand Hotel Excelsior
- Hotel Palace Masoanri's
- Located near the main entrance
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1 and 2 for train services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and local train services
- 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 - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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