Hello Simplyred - I did the Calabria trip last year flying Gatwick to Naples . In practice , the coach transfer journey is less than the 4 + hours . We stopped twice en route - about 20 minutes each time . The scenary on the coach journey is fantastic and I have to say that the time flew by very quickly . Calabria is a one off and well worth a visit - it's rural Italy at its finest ! . All the best , Chris .