How to travel from Catanzaro to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Catanzaro and Ancona is around 802km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Crotone (CRV) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Ancona.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train via Napoli Afragola

Take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to Ancona.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)

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Bus via Cosenza

Take the bus to Cosenza and then to Ancona Central Train Station.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ancona.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance802km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and Ancona

There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Ancona by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Catanzaro and Ancona is around 802km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Catanzaro and Ancona by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Ancona is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Ancona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and Ancona. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C. and Roma Termini. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Catanzaro and Ancona. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 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 Catanzaro and Ancona. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lamezia Terme. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

FlixBus, Ferrovie Della Calabria and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Ancona. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 50m 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 Ancona. We recommend that you fly from Crotone (CRV) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Ancona. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Ancona is Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ancona. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Catanzaro and Ancona. The distance is around 802km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Ancona is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and Ancona

Transport options from Catanzaro to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 30m
€235($235)
6 times a week1,044km (649 miles)
Train via Napoli Afragola + 1 similar
8h 25m
€77($77)
5 times a day845km (525 miles)
Train8h 30m
€70($70)
5 times a day845km (525 miles)
Bus via Cosenza + 1 similar
10h 15m
€67($67)
4 times a week823km (511 miles)
Bus10h 50m
€46($46)
once daily845km (525 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€145($145)
on demand802km (499 miles)

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Airports near Ancona

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

AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ancona
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Ancona
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Ancona