Region, Italy
Getting around Calabria
How to get around Calabria
Regional trains run along the Tyrrhenian coast but are slow and sparse; buses link villages poorly. Most visitors rent a car from Lamezia airport.
Ways to get around Calabria
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Regional train (Trenitalia) | About €3–8 for most hops | Lamezia Terme Centrale to Tropea about 1 h; Pizzo and Scilla on the line |
| Regional buses | €2–6 | Ferrovie della Calabria and others; few on Sundays and evenings |
| Rental car | About €35–80 a day | The practical choice for beaches, Sila and Aspromonte |
| Boat trips | About €15–40 | Tropea and Capo Vaticano sea caves, Stromboli day trips in summer |
Taxis in Calabria
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Taxis are few, so book by phone or through your hotel; arrange the return from beach restaurants in advance.
Arriving in Calabria
Lamezia Terme International (SUF)
Airport shuttle bus (about €2.50) or taxi to Lamezia Centrale station, then regional train to Tropea about 1 h; taxi direct to Tropea about €70–100, 1 h.
Reggio Calabria Tito Minniti (REG)
Smaller airport; bus or taxi to Reggio town, then train north to Scilla about 20 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals exist in Tropea for about €40–70 a day; coastal roads are steep and busy in summer. A licence is required.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are fine; other foreign licences need an International Driving Permit alongside. Rental firms check it.
- Onward travel in Italy: High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Regional trains and buses fill gaps; ferries or flights reach Sicily and Sardinia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Calabria?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Taxis are few, so book by phone or through your hotel; arrange the return from beach restaurants in advance.
What's the best way to get around Calabria?
Regional trains run along the Tyrrhenian coast but are slow and sparse; buses link villages poorly. Most visitors rent a car from Lamezia airport.
How do I get from the airport to Calabria?
Airport shuttle bus (about €2.50) or taxi to Lamezia Centrale station, then regional train to Tropea about 1 h; taxi direct to Tropea about €70–100, 1 h.
Is Calabria walkable?
You'll need transport.
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