How to travel from Bologna to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Bologna and Catanzaro is around 845km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bologna to Catanzaro by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Crotone (CRV) then take the bus to Catanzaro.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence and then to Catanzaro.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance959km (596 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bologna and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Bologna to Catanzaro by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Bologna and Catanzaro is around 845km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 759km (472 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Bologna and Catanzaro by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bologna to Catanzaro is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bologna to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and Catanzaro. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Bologna and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bologna to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., Marino Autolinee, RegioJet, Blablabus and Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between Bologna and Catanzaro. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Catanzaro. We recommend that you fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Crotone (CRV) then take the bus to Catanzaro. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Bologna and Catanzaro. The distance is around 959km (596 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Catanzaro is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bologna and Catanzaro

Transport options from Bologna to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 5m
€200($200)
6 times a week845km (525 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€58($58)
every 20 mins920km (571 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€54($54)
once daily995km (618 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€175($175)
on demand959km (596 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