There are 10 ways to get from Parma to Calabria by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport
best- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane BLQ - SUF
3h 53m€68–278Fly Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport
cheapest- Fly from Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport (PMF) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane PMF - REG
2h 36m€63–321Train via Casoria
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
10h 21m€136–329Bus
- Take the bus from Parma to Reggio Calabriabus Milano
15h 41m€75–82Drive 1,128.2 km
- Drive from Parma to Reggio Calabriacar 1,128.2 km
10h 24m€177–256Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane LIN - SUF
4h 17m€84–322Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane BGY - SUF
4h 50m€82–323Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Crotone Airport
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Crotone Airport (CRV)plane BLQ - CRV
5h 6m€91–449Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Parma to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain Ic
15h 18m€122–244Bus via Villa S.Giovanni
- Take the bus from Parma Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus Itabus
16h 12m€76–157
Parma to Calabria by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Calabria is to bus which costs €70 - €85 and takes 15h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Calabria is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs €60 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Reggio di Calabria - Ospedali Riuniti via Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Reggio Calabria Lido via Bologna Centrale, Napoli Afragola and Villa S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Parma and Calabria is 852 km. The road distance is 1128.2 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Calabria without a car is to train via Casoria which takes 10h 21m and costs €130 - €330.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Parma to Calabria, including transfers.
Parma to Calabria bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Parma Bus Station.
Parma to Calabria train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Calabria is to train via Casoria which takes 10h 21m and costs €130 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €85 and takes 15h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €330 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Calabria, Italy?
You can take a train from Parma to Reggio Calabria Lido via Bologna Centrale, Napoli Afragola, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, Lirosi Autoservizi operates a bus from Parma to Reggio Calabria twice a week. Tickets cost €70–80 and the journey takes 14h 55m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–210
Flights from Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–240
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Crotone Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–420
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Parma to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- 0966 57552
- [email protected]
- Website
- lirosiautoserviziorari.com
Bus from Parma to Reggio Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70–80
- Schedules at
- lirosiautoserviziorari.com
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Calabria bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione station.
Parma to Calabria train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Calabria is 1128 km. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Parma to Calabria.
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