The average train between Bologna and Calabria takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Calabria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bologna and Calabria. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Calabria at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Reggio Calabria C.Le and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bologna to Calabria? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Calabria station via Reggio Calabria C.Le. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Bologna to Calabria train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Calabria train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Reggio Calabria C.Le station.
Book your Bologna to Calabria train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Bologna and Calabria is 741.6 km. The road distance is 997 km.
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Reggio Calabria C.Le every 3 hours. Tickets cost €130–240 and the journey takes 7h 42m. Two other operators also service this route.