How to travel from Bari to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Bari and Catanzaro is around 350km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bari to Catanzaro by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Bari (BRI) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byITA Airways+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Santa Eufemia Lamezia Central Train Station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Onebus

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Train

Take the train to Taranto and then to Catanzaro Lido.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance350km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bari and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Bari to Catanzaro by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Bari and Catanzaro is around 350km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Bari and Catanzaro by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bari to Catanzaro is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Bari and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bari and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bari to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Taranto and Catanzaro Lido. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Bari and Catanzaro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Bari and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bari to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Santa Eufemia Lamezia Central Train Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Onebus, Inter Saj and Ferrovie Della Calabria run regular bus services between Bari and Catanzaro. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bari and Catanzaro. Flights depart from Bari (BRI) and arrive at Lamezia Terme (SUF) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Bari to Catanzaro. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bari to Catanzaro typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Bari (BRI) and and arrive into Lamezia Terme (SUF).

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 Bari and Catanzaro. The distance is around 350km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bari to Catanzaro is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €3 ($3).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bari and Catanzaro

Transport options from Bari to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
€125($125)
every 20 mins890km (553 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€3($3)
twice a week369km (229 miles)
Bus via Cosenza Bus Station5h 55m
€33($33)
once daily393km (244 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€33($33)
twice daily416km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€64($64)
on demand350km (217 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