There are 5 ways to get from Apulia to Calabria by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bari to Villa San Giovannibus N596 / ...
7h 20m€28–62Train via Sibari (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Sibaritrain Ic
- Take the train from Sibari to Castiglione Cosentintrain Re
- Take the train from Castiglione Cosentin to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain Re
7h 45m€55–101Drive 435.5 km
- Drive from Bari to Reggio Calabriacar 435.5 km
5h 1m€69–99Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain Ic
7h 58m€63–127Bus via Policoro
- Take the bus from Bari to Policoro Via Bolognabus
- Take the bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus Itabus
8h 32m
Apulia to Calabria by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Calabria is to bus which costs €28 - €65 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Apulia to Calabria is to drive which takes 5h 1m 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 20m.
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 Sibari and Castiglione Cosentin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Apulia and Calabria is 448 km. The road distance is 435.5 km.
The best way to get from Apulia to Calabria without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €28 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can train via Sibari, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Apulia, Italy and Calabria, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Villa San Giovanni once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria Lido via Sibari and Castiglione Cosentin in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bari Centrale to Sibari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sibari to Castiglione Cosentin
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Castiglione Cosentin to Reggio Calabria Lido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bari to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- 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
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Bari to Policoro Via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
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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 Sibari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apulia to Calabria is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Apulia to Calabria.
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