How to Get to Tropea?
The nearest airport to Tropea is in Lamezia Terme, located about 60 km away. Approximately 120 km away is the airport in Reggio Calabria (see also the article on how to get to Calabria). Other airports from which you can reach Tropea, located a bit farther away, are those in Catania (though you'll need to cross the Strait of Messina by ferry), Bari (about 380 km), or Naples (about 425 km).
How to Get to Tropea from Lamezia Terme?
The easiest way to get to Tropea is to fly to Lamezia Terme Airport.
From the airport, you can take a bus to Lamezia Terme Centrale train station (a 5-minute ride) and then a direct train to Tropea. The total cost of the journey from the airport to Tropea (bus and train) is €6.50, and it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can check the train schedule on TrenItalia.com.
If you plan to take several trips in the area, it might be better to rent a car directly from the airport (just make sure your accommodation in Tropea offers parking).
Finally, there's also a more expensive option - booking a private transfer from Lamezia Terme Airport directly to Tropea.
How to Get from Reggio Calabria to Tropea?
If you’ve landed at Reggio Calabria Airport, you can take a bus to the train station and then a train to Tropea. To check the timetable, visit TrenItalia.com and select Reggio Calabria Aeroporto Bus as your departure point. The journey takes about 2.5 hours, and the cost of a ticket (bus + train) is €8.90.
You can also choose to rent a car.
How to Get from Catania to Tropea?
Although it may seem far since it's located in Sicily, you can reach Tropea from Catania Airport in about 3.5 hours. In this case, you'll need to rent a car, and the journey includes crossing the Strait of Messina by ferry (about 30 minutes).
How to Get from Bari to Tropea?
Another airport you can fly into to reach Tropea is in Bari (located in Puglia, the Italian region neighboring Calabria), but from there you'll also need to rent a car to continue your journey. The drive from Bari to Tropea takes about 4.5 hours.
How to Get from Naples to Tropea?
The last option to consider is flying into Naples Airport. Even in this case, using public transport isn't practical (it takes too long and requires multiple bus and train changes), so the only viable option is to rent a car. The drive from Naples to Tropea takes just over 4.5 hours.
