There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Calabria by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain Fa / ...
6h 18m€68–184Bus via Villa San Giovanni
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus Autoservizi Salemi S201 / ...
8h 49m€28–81Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rome to Reggio Calabria695.5 km
7h 58m€35–50Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane FCO - REG
4h€56–158Train via Casoria
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain 9951 / ...
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fa / ...
6h 53m€84–176Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Reggio Calabriabus N1594
12h 6m€53–88Drive 694 km
- Drive from Rome to Reggio Calabriacar 694 km
6h 39m€108–156Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FCO - SUF
4h 2m€45–149Fly to Crotone Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Crotone Airport (CRV)plane FCO - CRV
4h 15m€90–279
Rome to Calabria by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Calabria is to rideshare which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Calabria is to fly which takes 4h and costs €55 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Reggio Calabria - via Portanova via Villa San Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Reggio Calabria Lido via Napoli Afragola and Villa S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Rome and Calabria is 648 km. The road distance is 694 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Calabria without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €65 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Rome to Calabria, including transfers.
Rome to Calabria bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Calabria train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Calabria is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Villa San Giovanni, which costs €28 - €85 and takes 8h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Calabria, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Reggio Calabria C.Le every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–190 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione twice daily. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 7h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–150
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- skyalps.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Crotone Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €270–650
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–190
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–170
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Reggio Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Reggio Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Calabria bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione station.
Rome to Calabria train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Napoli Afragola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Calabria is 694 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Rome to Calabria.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Calabria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.