There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Villa San Giovanni by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car, plane or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Fly to Catania, train, ferry
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA)
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
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Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
Train via Casoria
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
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Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovanni
Bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione
Night train
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Take the night train from Roma Termini to Villa S.Giovanni
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Rome to Villa San Giovanni
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Villa San Giovanni
Fly to Lamezia Terme, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF)
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Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovanni
Fly to Reggio Calabria, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Reggio Calabria (REG)
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Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa S.Giovanni
Rome to Villa San Giovanni by train
The train journey time between Rome and Villa San Giovanni is around 5h 7m and covers a distance of around 638 km. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity, the Rome to Villa San Giovanni train service departs from Roma Termini and arrives in Villa S.Giovanni. Typically 99 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Villa San Giovanni is to rideshare which costs €35 - €45 and takes 7h 51m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Villa San Giovanni is to fly and train which costs €45 - €260 and takes 4h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina and arriving at Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Villa S.Giovanni. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Rome and Villa San Giovanni is 489 km. The road distance is 690.7 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Villa San Giovanni without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €30 - €140.
The train from Roma Termini to Villa S.Giovanni takes 5h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rome to Villa San Giovanni bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Rome Tiburtina station.
Rome to Villa San Giovanni train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Villa San Giovanni is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 30m.

- Distance: 488.6 km
- Duration: 5h 7m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Villa San Giovanni, Calabria, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Villa S.Giovanni every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45 - €140 and the journey takes 5h 7m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30 - €50 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €160

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €220
Flights from Rome to Reggio Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €260
Flights from Rome to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Rome to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €120

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €140
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €45 - €65
- Base Standard
- €75 - €110
- Base Premium
- €90 - €140
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €27 - €40
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €45 - €70
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €16
- Base Standard
- €26 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €6 - €9
- Base Standard
- €17 - €24
- Base Premium
- €23 - €35
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €100
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €35 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €50
- Smart Flex
- €70 - €100
Train from Roma Termini to Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €27
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €25
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
Train from Reggio Calabria to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €28
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €11 - €16
- Smart Low Cost
- €9 - €13
- Smart Flex
- €20 - €28

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €11
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €2 - €4
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €13 - €15
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1 - €4
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €3 - €4
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5 - €35
- Website
- Itabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 0966 57552
- info@lirosilinee.com
- Website
- lirosilinee.com
Bus from Roma Tiburtina to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Schedules at
- lirosilinee.com

- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
Frequently asked questions

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Lamezia Terme Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Rome to Villa San Giovanni bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione station.
Rome to Villa San Giovanni train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Villa S.Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Villa San Giovanni is 691 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Rome to Villa San Giovanni.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Lamezia Terme Airport.
Book your Rome to Villa San Giovanni train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Villa San Giovanni bus tickets online with Distribusion, Omio and FlixBus.
There are 204+ hotels available in Villa San Giovanni. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.