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 Santa Eufemia Lamezia
best- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
- Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Reggio Calabria LidoRe
6h 41m€40–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza StazioneItabus
8h 5m€24–83Bus via Policoro
- Take the bus from Bari Viale Quinto Ennio to Policoro Central Bus StationInter SAJ 01 B / ...
- Take the bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza StazioneItabus
7h 39m€67–85Drive 435.4 km
- Drive from Bari to Reggio Calabria435.4 km
4h 58m€68–98Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.LeIc
8h 9m€27–61
Apulia to Calabria by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Calabria is to train which costs €27 - €65 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Apulia to Calabria is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Apulia to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi and arriving at Reggio Calabria via Villa S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
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 Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
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 Santa Eufemia Lamezia which takes 6h 41m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Apulia to Calabria, including transfers.
Apulia to Calabria bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi 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 Santa Eufemia Lamezia which takes 6h 41m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Policoro, which costs €65 - €85 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Apulia, Italy and Calabria, Italy?
You can take a train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria Lido via Lamezia Terme C. in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bari Viale Quinto Ennio to Reggio Calabria Lido via Policoro Central Bus Station, Policoro Via Bologna, Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Reggio Calabria Lido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 0981 500331
- info@saj.it
- Website
- saj.it
Bus from Bari Viale Quinto Ennio to Policoro Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Schedules at
- saj.it
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Apulia to Calabria bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione station.
Apulia to Calabria train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apulia to Calabria is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Apulia to Calabria.
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