How to travel from Catanzaro to Caltanissetta, Italy
The distance between Catanzaro and Caltanissetta is around 358km (223 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 Catanzaro to Caltanissetta 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 Caltanissetta → Catanzaro if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€43($43)
Plane and Train
Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take the bus to Caltanissetta.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€32($32)
Multiple operators
Bus via Giardini Naxos Bus Station
Take the bus to Giardini Naxos Bus Station and then to Caltanissetta Bus Station.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€38($38)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Caltanissetta.
- Duration4h 5m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€67($67)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and Caltanissetta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Caltanissetta by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 45m. 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 Catanzaro and Caltanissetta is around 358km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (169 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Catanzaro and Caltanissetta by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Caltanissetta 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 Catanzaro and Caltanissetta is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Catanzaro and Caltanissetta. We recommend that you drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Caltanissetta. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catanzaro and Caltanissetta. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Caltanissetta. 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 7h 45m.
Autolinee Federico, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Caltanissetta. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m 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 Caltanissetta. We recommend that you fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Caltanissetta is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) 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 Caltanissetta. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Caltanissetta is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).
Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and Caltanissetta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 4h 50m | €43($43) | once daily | 364km (226 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 30m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 15m | €32($32) | twice daily | 377km (234 miles) |
Bus via Giardini Naxos Bus Station + 1 similar | 7h 10m | €38($38) | once daily | 407km (253 miles) |
| Bus | 7h 45m | €26($26) | twice daily | 449km (279 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 5m | €67($67) | hourly | 358km (223 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Catanzaro and Caltanissetta
Airlines
Edelweiss Air
Bus companies
Autolinee Federico
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Airports near Caltanissetta
The following major airports near Caltanissetta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Caltanissetta
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Caltanissetta
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Caltanissetta