There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Calabria by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, rideshare, 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.
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FCO - SUF
2h 52m€72–247Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina Centrale Stationbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
9h 47m€33–72Train via Casoria
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
6h 47m€69–150Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rome to Reggio Calabria695.6 km
7h 58m€35–50Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane FCO - REG
3h 23m€66–387Fly to Crotone Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Crotone Airport (CRV)plane FCO - CRV
4h 15m€135–498Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain Fr
7h 13m€73–155Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Reggio Calabriabus N1594
12h 6m€67–99Drive 694 km
- Drive from Rome to Reggio Calabriacar 694 km
6h 39m€113–163
Rome to Calabria by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 2h 52m and costs €70 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Reggio di Calabria - Ospedali Riuniti via Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
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 47m.
The distance between Rome and Calabria is 507 km. The road distance is 694 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Calabria without a car is to train via Casoria which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Rome to Calabria, including transfers.
Rome to Calabria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Calabria train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Calabria is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Casoria, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 6h 47m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Calabria, Italy?
Ulendo Airlink and ITA Airways fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Reggio Calabria Lido via Napoli Afragola and Villa S.Giovanni in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–310
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–120
- Website
- skyalps.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Crotone Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €310–700
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Reggio Calabria C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Reggio Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- [email protected]
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rome to Reggio Calabria
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Calabria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reggio Calabria station.
Rome to Calabria train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, 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.
Book your Rome to Calabria train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1137+ hotels available in Calabria.
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.