How to travel from Catanzaro to Agrigento, Italy

The distance between Catanzaro and Agrigento is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Catanzaro to Agrigento by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Agrigento Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Agrigento Bassa.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Train

Take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Agrigento Centrale.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni and then to Agrigento.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and Agrigento

There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Agrigento by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Catanzaro and Agrigento is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (198 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Catanzaro and Agrigento by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Agrigento is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Agrigento is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and Agrigento. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Agrigento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C. and Termini Imerese. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Catanzaro and Agrigento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Catanzaro and Agrigento. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Agrigento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

Autolinee Federico, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Ferrovie Della Calabria and Onebus run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Agrigento. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catanzaro to Agrigento. We recommend that you fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Agrigento Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Agrigento is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Agrigento. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) 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 Catanzaro to Agrigento. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Agrigento Bassa. instead which will take 5h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Agrigento is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Catanzaro to Agrigento

Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and Agrigento

Transport options from Catanzaro to Agrigento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 55m
€175($175)
twice a week1,070km (665 miles)
Fly to Catania (CTA), Bus6h 10m
€130($130)
5 times a day1,230km (764 miles)
Fly to Trapani (TPS), Bus6h 30m
€155($155)
every 20 mins1,595km (991 miles)
Train and Ferry
5h 55m
€42($42)
every 4 hours428km (266 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€34($34)
once daily429km (267 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 5m
€28($28)
twice daily510km (317 miles)
Bus via Cosenza10hrs
€135($135)
twice daily766km (476 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 45m
€77($77)
hourly411km (255 miles)

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Airports near Agrigento

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

CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Agrigento
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Agrigento
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Agrigento