How to travel from Ancona to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Ancona and Catanzaro is around 799km (496 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ancona to Catanzaro by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CatanzaroAncona if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Crotone (CRV) then take the bus to Catanzaro.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train via Roma Termini

Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)

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Bus via Cosenza Bus Station

Take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station and then to Catanzaro.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance799km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Ancona to Catanzaro by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Ancona and Catanzaro is around 799km (496 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Ancona and Catanzaro by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ancona to Catanzaro is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ancona to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Lamezia Terme C.. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Ancona and Catanzaro. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ancona and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ancona to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lamezia Terme. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

FlixBus, Inter Saj and Ferrovie Della Calabria run regular bus services between Ancona and Catanzaro. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ancona to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Crotone (CRV) then take the bus to Catanzaro. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Catanzaro is Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Catanzaro. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ancona and Catanzaro. The distance is around 799km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Catanzaro is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ancona and Catanzaro

Transport options from Ancona to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 55m
€220($220)
6 times a week1,049km (652 miles)
Train via Roma Termini + 1 similar
8h 10m
€77($77)
5 times a day845km (525 miles)
Train8h 20m
€70($70)
5 times a day845km (525 miles)
Bus via Cosenza Bus Station + 1 similar
10h 25m
€66($66)
4 times a week809km (503 miles)
Bus10h 55m
€43($43)
once daily834km (518 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€145($145)
on demand799km (496 miles)

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Airports near Catanzaro

The following major airports near Catanzaro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Catanzaro
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Catanzaro
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
226km (141 miles) from Catanzaro