There are 5 ways to get from Apulia to Calabria by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Amantea (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain Ic
- Take the train from Amantea to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain Re
6h 25m€52–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bari to Villa San Giovannibus N596 / ...
7h 19m€31–54Drive 435.4 km
- Drive from Bari to Reggio Calabriacar 435.4 km
5h€68–97Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain Ic
8h 2m€61–130Bus via Reggio Calabria Lido
- Take the bus from Bari to Villa San Giovannibus Bari
12h 3m€43–76
Apulia to Calabria by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Calabria is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Apulia to Calabria is to drive which takes 5h and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Apulia to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Bari and arriving at Reggio Calabria - via Portanova via Villa San Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Apulia to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Reggio Calabria Lido via Amantea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Apulia and Calabria is 472 km. The road distance is 435.4 km.
The best way to get from Apulia to Calabria without a car is to train via Amantea which takes 6h 25m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Apulia to Calabria, including transfers.
Apulia to Calabria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bari station.
Apulia to Calabria train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bari Centrale station.
The best way to get from Apulia to Calabria is to train via Amantea which takes 6h 25m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Apulia, Italy and Calabria, Italy?
You can take a train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria Lido via Amantea in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Villa San Giovanni once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bari Centrale to Amantea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Amantea to Reggio Calabria Lido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bari to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bari to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Apulia to Calabria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villa San Giovanni station.
Apulia to Calabria train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Amantea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apulia to Calabria is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Apulia to Calabria.
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