How to travel from Bolzano to Catanzaro, Italy
The distance between Bolzano and Catanzaro is around 1,025km (637 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bolzano to Catanzaro by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Catanzaro → Bolzano if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Verona - Aeroporto, Fly
Take the bus to Verona - Aeroporto then fly from Verona (VRN) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€230($230)
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Train
Take the train to Paola and then to Lamezia Terme C..
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Bus
Take the bus to Florence and then to Catanzaro.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€67($67)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bolzano and Catanzaro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bolzano to Catanzaro by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Bolzano and Catanzaro is around 1,025km (637 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 946km (588 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Bolzano and Catanzaro by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bolzano to Catanzaro is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Bolzano and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bolzano and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bolzano to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola and Lamezia Terme C.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Trenitalia run train services between Bolzano and Catanzaro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 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 Bolzano and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bolzano 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 15h 45m.
FlixBus, Itabus and Autolinee Romano run regular bus services between Bolzano and Catanzaro. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bolzano to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the bus to Orio al Serio Airport then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Bolzano and Catanzaro. The distance is around 1,221km (759 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bolzano to Catanzaro is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bolzano and Catanzaro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Verona - Aeroporto, Fly + 4 similar | 3h 35m | €230($230) | every 20 mins | 1,025km (637 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 10m | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 1,213km (754 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 1,097km (682 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane | 5h 35m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 1,131km (703 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane | 5h 55m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 1,257km (781 miles) |
Train | 9h 30m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,181km (734 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 45m | €67($67) | once daily | 1,285km (798 miles) |
| Bus via Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe | 1 day 3h | €52($52) | 6 times a week | 1,844km (1,146 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | €220($220) | on demand | 1,221km (759 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bolzano and Catanzaro
Bus companies
Alto Adige Bus
Autolinee Romano
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Airports near Catanzaro
The following major airports near Catanzaro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Catanzaro
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 208km (129 miles) from Catanzaro
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 226km (141 miles) from Catanzaro