There are 5 ways to get from Apulia to Calabria by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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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 5m€52–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus Itabus
7h 35m€26–45Drive 435.5 km
- Drive from Bari to Reggio Calabriacar 435.5 km
5h 1m€70–102Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain Ic
8h 1m€62–113Bus via Bari
- Take the bus from Bari to Villa San Giovannibus 590
8h 15m€42–62
Apulia to Calabria by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Calabria is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Apulia to Calabria is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Apulia to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi and arriving at Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
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 5m.
The distance between Apulia and Calabria is 472 km. The road distance is 435.5 km.
The best way to get from Apulia to Calabria without a car is to train via Amantea which takes 6h 5m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 Amantea which takes 6h 5m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 35m.
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 5m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione 4 times a week. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bari Centrale to Amantea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
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 Amantea 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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