How to travel from Caltanissetta to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Caltanissetta and Catanzaro is around 355km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Take the bus to Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe and then to Catanzaro Via Gioacchino da Fiore.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Comiso then fly from Comiso (CIY) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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Take the train to Taormina-Giardini and then to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caltanissetta and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Caltanissetta to Catanzaro by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Caltanissetta and Catanzaro is around 355km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (169 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Caltanissetta and Catanzaro by bus.

The quickest way to get from Caltanissetta to Catanzaro is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Caltanissetta and Catanzaro is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caltanissetta and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caltanissetta to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Taormina-Giardini and Lamezia Terme C.. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Caltanissetta and Catanzaro. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Caltanissetta and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caltanissetta to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sicilia Outlet Village, Agira Sicilia Outlet Village and Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Onebus, Itabus, FlixBus and Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between Caltanissetta and Catanzaro. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caltanissetta to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Comiso then fly from Comiso (CIY) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 6hrs.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Caltanissetta to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the bus to Crotone Via Miscello da Ripe and then to Catanzaro Via Gioacchino da Fiore. instead which will take 4h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caltanissetta to Catanzaro is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Caltanissetta to Catanzaro

Compare travel optionsbetween Caltanissetta and Catanzaro

Transport options from Caltanissetta to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
€45($45)
twice a week512km (318 miles)
Bus via Villa San Giovanni7h 30m
€26($26)
every 20 mins447km (278 miles)
Train and Ferry
5hrs
€43($43)
once daily364km (226 miles)
Train and Plane
6hrs
€180($180)
twice daily2,231km (1,386 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€30($30)
5 times a week363km (225 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 5m
€67($67)
hourly355km (220 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