There are 4 ways to get from Gallipoli 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 via Policoro
best- Take the bus from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero to Scanzano Jonicobus
- Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Villa San Giovannibus
9h 2m€40–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gallipoli to Rosarnobus
- Take the bus from Rosarno to Reggio Calabria - via Portanovabus 301195
10h 55m€39–52Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Lecce to Amanteatrain Ic
- Take the train from Amantea to Reggio Calabria Lidotrain Re
9h 7m€54–93Drive 474.2 km
- Drive from Gallipoli to Reggio Calabriacar 474.2 km
6h 6m€77–111
Gallipoli to Calabria by bus, foot, and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gallipoli to Calabria is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Gallipoli to Calabria is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Gallipoli to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero and arriving at Reggio Calabria - via Portanova via Scanzano Jonico and Villa San Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Gallipoli to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Lecce and arriving at Reggio Calabria Lido via Amantea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Gallipoli and Calabria is 554 km. The road distance is 474.2 km.
The best way to get from Gallipoli to Calabria without a car is to bus via Policoro which takes 9h 2m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Gallipoli to Calabria, including transfers.
Gallipoli to Calabria bus services, operated by Inter Saj, depart from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero station.
Gallipoli to Calabria train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Lecce station.
The best way to get from Gallipoli to Calabria is to bus via Policoro which takes 9h 2m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Gallipoli, Italy and Calabria, Italy?
You can take a bus from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero to Reggio Calabria - via Portanova via Scanzano Jonico and Villa San Giovanni in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero to Reggio Calabria Lido via Lecce - Viale Gallipoli, Lecce, and Amantea in around 9h 7m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Lecce to Amantea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Amantea to Reggio Calabria Lido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +390981 500331
- [email protected]
- Website
- saj.it
Bus from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero to Scanzano Jonico
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Schedules at
- saj.it
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
Bus from Scanzano Jonico to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–29
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
Bus from Gallipoli to Rosarno
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Rosarno to Reggio Calabria - via Portanova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
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Gallipoli to Calabria bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Scanzano Jonico station.
Gallipoli to Calabria train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Amantea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gallipoli to Calabria is 474 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Gallipoli to Calabria.
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