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Transport Information for Reggio di Calabria

Tansport Information

The two closest international airports to Reggio di Calabria

The two closest international airports to Reggio di Calabria are:

1. Reggio Calabria Airport (REG): Is located just 3 km from the city centre.

2. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF): Situated approximately 132 km from Reggio di Calabria.

These airports are the most convenient options for international travel to and from Reggio di Calabria.

The best way to travel from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Reggio di Calabria

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), also known as Aeroporto dello Stretto, is approximately 3 km from Reggio di Calabria’s city centre. Travelers have several options to reach the city:

1. Bus
ATAM operates multiple bus lines connecting the airport to various city areas: Line 27: Routes to Agraria, San Brunello, and Terminal Libertà. Line 28: Connects the airport to Salita Zerbi.holidays. Line PA: Direct service between the airport and Reggio Calabria Port, offering four daily departures to the airport and two from the airport.

2 Train
Regional trains operated by Trenitalia link the airport’s nearby station, Reggio di Calabria Aeroporto, to Reggio Calabria Centrale and Melito di Porto Salvo. The journey takes roughly 5-10 minutes.

The best way to travel from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Reggio di Calabria

Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) is a key gateway in Calabria. Travelers have several transportation options to reach Reggio di Calabria:

1. Train
The airport is connected to Lamezia Terme Centrale Railway Station via a shuttle bus operated by Lamezia Multiservizi. From the station, Trenitalia offers regular services to Reggio di Calabria, with an average journey time of 1 hour and 26 minutes.

2. Bus
Direct bus services from the airport to Reggio di Calabria are available, operated by companies such as Lirosi Autoservizi. The journey typically takes around 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Transport Hubs in Calabria

Calabria, located in the southern part of Italy, has a number of key transportation hubs that support regional, national, and limited international travel. Here’s a breakdown by type of transportation:

Airports
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF):  Located in Calabria, Italy, serves as a key hub for both domestic and international flights.
Ryanair: As the largest operator at SUF, Ryanair offers an extensive network of routes, particularly during the summer season.
Routes: Milan–Bergamo (BGY) – Rome–Fiumicino (FCO) – Venice–Treviso (TSF) – Turin (TRN) – Bologna (BLQ) – Pisa (PSA) – Verona (VRN) – Trieste (TRS) – London–Stansted (STN) – Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN) – Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB) – Memmingen (FMM) – Madrid (MAD) -Valencia (VLC) – Kraków (KRK) – Wrocław (WRO) – Vienna (VIE) – Bucharest (OTP) – Brussels–Charleroi (CRL)
ITA Airways: As Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways provides essential domestic connections from Lamezia Terme. Primary destinations include:
Rome–Fiumicino (FCO) & Milan–Linate (LIN) – These routes offer passengers convenient access to ITA Airways’ broader international network via its main hubs.
EasyJet: Operates several routes from SUF, connecting Calabria to various European destinations.
Routes: Milan–Malpensa (MXP) – EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL)

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) – Tito Minniti Airport
Ryanair: Is the leading airline at REG, operating flights to various destinations:
Routes: Milan Malpensa (MXP) – Pisa (PSA) – Turin (TRN) – Bologna (BLQ) – Venice Marco Polo (VCE) – Brussels Charleroi (CRL) – Seasonal route from April to October. – Paris Beauvais (BVA) – Marseille Provence (MRS) – Berlin Brandenburg (BER) – Frankfurt Hahn (HHN) – Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
ITA Airways: – ITA Airways provides domestic connections from REG:
Routes: – Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – Multiple daily flights. – Milan Linate (LIN) – Regular service.

Major Railway Hubs:
Lamezia Terme Centrale Station: – Main railway junction for north-south routes on the Tyrrhenian coast. Links to Rome, Naples, and Sicily
Reggio Calabria Centrale Station: – Southern terminus of major train lines in Calabria. – Long-distance services (Frecciargento, Intercity) to Rome and Naples
Villa San Giovanni Station: Key ferry and train transfer point for Sicily – Important for intermodal travel (train → ferry)
Cosenza Station: – Northern Calabria’s main inland hub. – Served by regional trains and buses

Calabria, located in southern Italy, boasts several key intercity and regional bus hubs that facilitate travel within the region and to other parts of the country.
Intercity & Regional Bus Hubs: -Autolinee Federico, Romano, and FlixBus operate interregional and national routes.
Reggio Calabria: Located at Via Caprera, this station is a major hub for intercity buses operated by companies like FlixBus and Itabus, offering connections to cities such as Rome – Naples – Milan. It’s situated near the Reggio Calabria Centrale railway station, providing easy transfers between train and bus services.
Catanzaro: Located Adjacent to the Catanzaro Lido railway station, this terminal serves both urban and interurban buses. Operators like Autolinee Federico and Ferrovie della Calabria provide services to various towns including Soverato – Chiaravalle Centrale – Crotone.
Cosenza: Located near the Cosenza railway station, this bus hub is served by Ferrovie della Calabria’s regional routes, including the 380 and 380C lines, facilitating travel within the province and to neighbouring regions.
These hubs are strategically located to provide comprehensive coverage of both regional and intercity bus services in Calabria. They are well-integrated with other modes of transportation, such as rail and ferry services, ensuring seamless travel for passengers.

Ferry Travel – Maritime Hub
Villa San Giovanni Port: Main ferry terminal to Messina, Sicily. Continuous car and passenger ferries, especially for rail-ferry connections.
Reggio Calabria Port: Passenger ferries to Messina – Seasonal services to the Aeolian Islands
Vibo Valentia Port (Vibo Marina): Seasonal ferries to the Aeolian Islands

It is advisable to check the latest schedules for these transportation methods as they could be subject to change.