How to travel from Catanzaro to Florence, Italy

The distance between Catanzaro and Florence is around 747km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated byITA Airways+ 5 others

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Train

Take the train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Bus

Take the bus to Firenze.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

Lirosi Linee

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance858km (533 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and Florence

There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Florence by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Catanzaro and Florence is around 747km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 701km (435 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Catanzaro and Florence by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Florence is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and Florence. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia T.Nicastro. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

ItaloTreno run train services between Catanzaro and Florence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Florence. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs twice a week.

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

Lirosi Linee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Florence. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Catanzaro and Florence. Flights depart from Lamezia Terme (SUF) and arrive at Florence (FLR) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Catanzaro to Florence. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Catanzaro to Florence typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Lamezia Terme (SUF) and and arrive into Florence (FLR).

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Florence. The distance is around 858km (533 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Florence is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and Florence

Transport options from Catanzaro to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
€155($155)
every 4 hours747km (464 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 20m
€225($225)
6 times a week932km (579 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€53($53)
every 20 mins834km (518 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 10m
€53($53)
twice a week906km (563 miles)
Bus to Florence11h 15m
€47($47)
once daily901km (560 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€155($155)
on demand858km (533 miles)

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Airports near Florence

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence