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The three closest international airports to Reggio Emilia

The three closest international airports to Reggio Emilia are:

1. Parma Airport (PMF) – Approximately 30 km away.

2. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) – Around 55 km away.

3. Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) – About 80 km away

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

The best way to travel from Parma Airport (PMF) to Reggio Emilia

Traveling from Parma Airport (PMF) to Reggio Emilia involves multiple steps. Here’s a  guide to assist you:

1. Train
To transfer from Parma Airport to Parma Train Station take the TEP’s Line 6 bus which connects Parma Airport directly to the city centre and the train station. From the train station board a train to Reggio Emilia. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes.

The best way to travel from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Reggio Emilia

Here are the different modes of transport to travel from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Reggio di Calabria:

1. Train
Take the Marconi Express Monorail which connects the airport directly to Bologna Central Train Station in just 7 minutes. The fastest option is to take a direct train from Bologna Centrale to Reggio Emilia. The journey takes around 48 minutes.

The best way to travel from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Reggio Emilia

Here are the different modes of transport to travel from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Reggio Emilia:

1. Train
The most convenient option is to take the Line 199 Airlink bus from Verona Villafranca Airport to Verona Porta Nuova train station. The bus runs every 20 minutes and takes about 15 minutes. From Verona Porta Nuova, you can take a train to Reggio Emilia. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Transport Hubs in Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna, a key region in northern Italy, has an extensive and well-integrated transportation network. Here are the major travel hubs for airports, trains, buses, and ferries:

Aiports:
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): – The largest and most important airport in Emilia-Romagna.
Ryanair (FR): – Ryanair is the largest operator at BLQ, offering over 60 direct routes across Europe and North Africa.
Routes: London Stansted (STN) – Madrid–Barajas (MAD) – Dublin (DUB) – Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) – Valencia (VLC) – Palermo (PMO) – Catania (CTA) –
Ibiza (IBZ) – Brussels Charleroi (CRL) – Tenerife South (TFS)
Lufthansa (LH): – Germany’s flagship carrier connects BLQ to its major hubs, facilitating global travel.
Routes: Frankfurt (FRA) – Munich (MUC)
ITA Airways (AZ) – As Italy’s national airline, ITA Airways offers both domestic and European connections from BLQ.
Routes: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – Milan Linate (LIN) – Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Parma Airport (PMF): A smaller international airport, mostly handling regional flights and some seasonal international routes.
AeroItalia (XZ): – An Italian carrier providing regional connections within Italy.
Routes: Comiso, Sicily – Trapani, Sicily
Fly One : – A Moldovan low-cost airline offering international flights.
Routes: Chișinău International Airport (RMO) – Chișinău, Moldova

Major Train Stations:
Bologna Centrale: One of Italy’s major rail hubs – High-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Italo) to Milan, Florence, Rome, Venice – Regional trains throughout Emilia-Romagna.
Parma:– Important regional stop on the Milan–Bologna line.
Modena: – On the Bologna–Milan high-speed and regional lines.
Rimini: – Key station for Adriatic coast access, especially in summer.
Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana: Designed specifically for high-speed trains only.

Major Intercity & Regional Bus Hubs:
Bologna Autostazione (Bus Station): – Main intercity and international bus terminal – FlixBus, MarinoBus, and local buses
Rimini Bus Terminal: – Coastal and tourist-area connections.
Modena, Parma, and Ferrara: also have solid intercity and regional bus links.

Emilia-Romagna doesn’t have major ferry ports, as it lies on the Adriatic coast but lacks deep harbours suitable for large ferries.
Ravenna (Porto Corsini/Marina di Ravenna): handles some small cruise ships and occasional ferries.
For major ferry routes (to Croatia, Greece), nearby ports like Ancona (in Marche) are used.

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