How to get to Catanzaro from Naples

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Compare coach and train for Naples to Catanzaro

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Catanzaro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a train costs an average of £36.

Distance: 293 km

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£36

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£36

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£62

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4h 51m

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4h 21m

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7h 6m

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6h 36m

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4h 15m

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The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Catanzaro is a coach with an average price of £36.

This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Catanzaro:

A coach is £0.27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Catanzaro costing on average £36.

The fastest way to travel from Naples to Catanzaro is by train with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Naples and Catanzaro including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £36 compared to roughly £62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £26. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 4h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Naples to Catanzaro

How to get to Catanzaro from Naples by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Naples to Catanzaro is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:306h25
    Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)
    12:55Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:306h25
    Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)
    12:55Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • IntercityIntercity 723+RegionaleRegionale 21587
    9:454h35
    Naples Centrale
    14:20Catanzaro
    £371One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 5581 · Regionale 6563 · Regionale 21587
    8:455h35
    Naples Centrale
    14:20Catanzaro
    £241One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale 5583 · Regionale 6589 · Regionale 21591
    12:455h35
    Naples Centrale
    18:20Catanzaro
    £241One-way
    2 changes
  • IntercityIntercity 551+RegionaleRegionale 21589
    11:404h35
    Naples Centrale
    16:15Catanzaro
    £371One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:306h40
    Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)
    13:10Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • ITAAZ1268 · AZ1165+RegionaleAutobus LM031 · Regionale 21587
    6:359h06
    Naples International Airport
    15:41Catanzaro station
    £1071One-way
    4 changes
  • ITAAZ1268 · AZ1165+RegionaleAutobus LM035 · Regionale 21975
    6:359h27
    Naples International Airport
    16:02Catanzaro station
    £1071One-way
    4 changes
  • ITAAZ1268 · AZ1165+RegionaleAutobus LM039 · Regionale 21589
    6:3510h52
    Naples International Airport
    17:27Catanzaro station
    £1071One-way
    4 changes

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Best day trips from Catanzaro by train

The most popular day trips by train from Catanzaro are Lamezia Terme, Cosenza, Reggio Calabria, Soverato and Crotone. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Catanzaro on Omio.

A view of Lamezia Terme

Day trip from Catanzaro to Lamezia Terme by train

Why visit Lamezia Terme for the day?

Lamezia Terme is a modern Calabrian city known for its airport, thermal springs and access to the Tyrrhenian coast. Its three historic centres, local markets and castle above Nicastro give it a practical, lived-in southern Italian character.

A view of Cosenza

Day trip from Catanzaro to Cosenza by train

Why visit Cosenza for the day?

Cosenza is a historic Calabrian city with a medieval old town and a more modern centre below. It is known for its Norman-Swabian castle, cultural life and riverside setting where the Crati and Busento meet.

A view of Reggio Calabria

Day trip from Catanzaro to Reggio Calabria by train

Why visit Reggio Calabria for the day?

Reggio Calabria is a seafront city at the toe of Italy, facing Sicily across the Strait of Messina. It is known for the Riace Bronzes, the elegant Lungomare and a relaxed southern atmosphere.

A view of Soverato

Day trip from Catanzaro to Soverato by train

Why visit Soverato for the day?

Soverato is a seaside town on Calabria’s Ionian coast, known for its sandy beach and clear sea. It has a lively summer feel, a smart promenade and an easy-going southern Italian character.

A view of Crotone

Day trip from Catanzaro to Crotone by train

Why visit Crotone for the day?

Crotone is a port city on Calabria’s Ionian coast, known for its ancient Greek heritage and links to Pythagoras. The seafront, historic centre and nearby Capo Colonna give it a character shaped by history and everyday coastal life.

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FAQs: Naples to Catanzaro

Travel to Catanzaro easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Naples to Catanzaro.

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There are 2 options to travel between Naples and Catanzaro including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Catanzaro is a coach with an average price of £36.

This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Catanzaro:

A coach is £0.27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Catanzaro costing on average £36.

The fastest way to travel from Naples to Catanzaro is by train with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:

Coach takes on average 7h 6m.

The Naples to Catanzaro distance is approximately 293 km.
The average frequency per day from Naples to Catanzaro is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Catanzaro as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Naples to Catanzaro:
  • Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Catanzaro station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) and arrive in Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Naples to Catanzaro, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Catanzaro by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Salemi to go to Catanzaro by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Naples to Catanzaro with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Salemi.
Omio customers who travel from Naples to Catanzaro often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Cosenza, Lamezia Terme, Crotone, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Catanzaro and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Naples to Catanzaro, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Two to three days in Catanzaro is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the cultural ambiance.

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