How to travel from Catanzaro to Genoa, Italy

The distance between Catanzaro and Genoa is around 1,055km (655 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Catanzaro to Genoa by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Tiburtina and then to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Bus

Take the bus to Genova Piazza della Vittoria.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Lirosi Linee

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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,084km (674 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and Genoa

There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Genoa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Catanzaro and Genoa is around 1,055km (655 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 882km (548 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Catanzaro and Genoa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Genoa is to take the train which takes around 8h 50m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and Genoa. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C., Napoli Afragola and Roma Tiburtina. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Catanzaro and Genoa. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 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 Genoa. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Catanzaro and Genoa with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 14h 50m.

Lirosi Linee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Genoa. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 35m 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 Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Tiburtina and then to Genova Brignole. instead which will take 8h 50m.

The closest major airport to Genoa is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Genoa. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Genoa. The distance is around 1,084km (674 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and Genoa

Transport options from Catanzaro to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
8h 50m
€90($90)
twice daily1,062km (660 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole13h 5m
€105($105)
once daily1,055km (655 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
€68($68)
3 times a week1,151km (715 miles)
Bus to Genoa14h 50m
€60($60)
once daily1,149km (714 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€195($195)
on demand1,084km (674 miles)

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Airports near Genoa

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Genoa
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Genoa
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Genoa