The cheapest and fastest trains from Reggio Calabria to Bologna
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
7 h 56 m
Average duration
8 h 23 m
Trains per day
17
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 £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
Of the 17 trains that leave Reggio Calabria for Bologna 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 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 2 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 562+
InterCityNotte 75812:1116h41Reggio Di Calabria Centrale4:52Bologna Centrale£841One-way1 change
Regionale 5544+
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 77413:3514h46Reggio Di Calabria Centrale4:21Bologna Centrale£951One-way2 changes
Intercity 552 · Intercity 5967:5112h51Reggio Di Calabria Centrale20:42Bologna Centrale£1001One-way1 change
Intercity 556 · Intercity 598+
Regionale 1785210:0713h43Reggio Di Calabria Centrale23:50Bologna Centrale£1001One-way2 changes
Intercity 550 · Intercity 5926:0213h54Reggio Di Calabria Centrale19:56Bologna Centrale£1011One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 965811:577h56Reggio Di Calabria Centrale19:53Bologna Centrale£1181One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 · FRECCIAROSSA 96305:478h06Reggio Di Calabria Centrale13:53Bologna Centrale£2131One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 96428:358h18Reggio Di Calabria Centrale16:53Bologna Centrale£1181One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 95889:588h35Reggio Di Calabria Centrale18:33Bologna Centrale£1181One-way0 changes
81347:019h02Reggio Di Calabria Centrale16:03Bologna Centrale£1331One-way0 changes
Travel 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 £45. 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 £45, and a flight costs an average of £16.
Distance: 796 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£80 Average Price | £98 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m 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
Reggio Calabria to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Reggio Calabria to Bologna trains for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 794+ FRECCIAROSSA 9608 | 22:00 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 10h53 | 8:53 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
BUS LP986+ InterCityNotte 37502+ FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 23:00 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 10h53 | 9:53 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
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FRECCIAROSSA 8418 · FRECCIAROSSA 9630 | 5:47 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 8h06 | 13:53 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 550 · Intercity 592 | 6:02 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 13h54 | 19:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 6:20 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 9h13 | 15:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8134 | 7:01 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 9h02 | 16:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 552 · Intercity 596 | 7:51 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 12h51 | 20:42 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 8:35 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 8h18 | 16:53 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 9:58 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 8h35 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 556 · Intercity 598+ Regionale 17852 | 10:07 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 13h43 | 23:50 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9652 | 10:07 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 9h16 | 19:23 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 11:57 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 7h56 | 19:53 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 562+ InterCityNotte 758 | 12:11 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 16h41 | 4:52 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8158 | 13:00 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 9h03 | 22:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 5544+ Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 13:35 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 14h46 | 4:21 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8332+ InterCityNotte 774 | 15:54 Reggio Di Calabria Centrale | 12h27 | 4:21 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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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 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 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 23:44. The fastest train covers the 796 km distance in 8h 48m.
Distance 796 km |
Average train duration 9h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 8h 48m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento from Reggio Calabria to Bologna trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento trains will get you between Reggio Calabria and Bologna 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: 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Reggio Calabria and Bologna
- 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
- 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
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