How to get to Reggio Calabria from Reggio Emilia

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Compare train, coach and flight for Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £63, while a flight costs an average of £170.

Distance: 844 km

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Compare ways to travel from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria

Compare the available ways to get from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria is a train with an average price of £63.

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

A train is £26 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria costing on average £88.

A train is £108 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria costing on average £170.

The fastest way to travel from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 37m.

Coach takes on average 19h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Reggio Emilia and Reggio Calabria including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 50m sooner (2h 17m by flight vs 10h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £170 compared to roughly £74 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria

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

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

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  • IntercityIntercity 597+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 795+RegionaleRegionale 5642
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Best day trips from Reggio Calabria by train

The most popular day trips by train from Reggio Calabria are Villa San Giovanni, Messina, Scilla, Bagnara Calabra and Palmi. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Reggio Calabria on Omio.

A view of Villa San Giovanni

Day trip from Reggio Calabria to Villa San Giovanni by train

Why visit Villa San Giovanni for the day?

Villa San Giovanni is a coastal Calabrian town on the Strait of Messina, known as the main gateway to Sicily. Sea views, swordfish traditions and a working waterfront give it a practical, maritime character.

A view of Messina

Day trip from Reggio Calabria to Messina by train

Why visit Messina for the day?

Messina is a Sicilian port city known for its harbour, cathedral and the astronomical clock on the Duomo’s bell tower. It feels practical and lively, with a seafront setting and a history shaped by repeated rebuilding.

A view of Scilla

Day trip from Reggio Calabria to Scilla by train

Why visit Scilla for the day?

Scilla is a small Calabrian seaside town known for Chianalea, Ruffo Castle and its long fishing tradition. With narrow lanes, pebbled shores and views across the Strait of Messina, it feels rooted in everyday coastal life.

A view of Bagnara Calabra

Day trip from Reggio Calabria to Bagnara Calabra by train

Why visit Bagnara Calabra for the day?

Bagnara Calabra is a coastal town on Calabria’s Tyrrhenian shore, known for swordfishing, tuna traditions and torrone. Its setting between steep slopes and the Strait of Messina gives it a strong maritime feel and a practical seaside character.

A view of Palmi

Day trip from Reggio Calabria to Palmi by train

Why visit Palmi for the day?

Palmi is a Calabrian coastal town above the Costa Viola, known for sea views, nearby beaches and the Varia festival. Its historic centre and setting between shoreline and hills give it a relaxed southern character.

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FAQs: Reggio Emilia 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 Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria.

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There are 3 options to travel between Reggio Emilia and Reggio Calabria including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria is a train with an average price of £63.

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

A train is £26 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria costing on average £88.

A train is £108 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria costing on average £170.

The fastest way to travel from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Reggio Calabria take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 37m.

Coach takes on average 19h 19m.

The Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria distance is approximately 844 km.
The average frequency per day from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria is:
  • Around 21 trains per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Reggio Calabria Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Reggio Emilia station and arrive in Reggio Di Calabria Centrale.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa and arrive in Reggio Calabria, Via Caprera / Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Reggio Calabria by coach.
  • Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Air Europa to go to Reggio Calabria by flight.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Reggio Calabria by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa.
Omio customers who travel from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Rome, Messina, Tropea, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reggio Calabria and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Reggio Emilia to Reggio Calabria, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Three to four days in Reggio Calabria allow you to explore its main attractions, enjoy the beaches, and experience local culture.

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