The distance between Catanzaro and Parma is around 880km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Catanzaro to Parma 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 Parma → Catanzaro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Parma.
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Take the train to Napoli Afragola then Bologna Centrale and then to Parma.
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Take the bus to Pisa and then to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo.
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There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Parma by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Catanzaro and Parma is around 880km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 836km (519 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Catanzaro and Parma by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Parma is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Parma, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and Parma. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C., Napoli Afragola and Bologna Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Catanzaro and Parma. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catanzaro and Parma. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Parma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pisa. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
FlixBus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Ferrovie Della Calabria, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. and Itabus run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Parma. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catanzaro to Parma. We recommend that you fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Parma. instead which will take 2h 60m.
The closest major airport to Parma is Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Parma. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Catanzaro and Parma. The distance is around 1,039km (646 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Parma is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 60m | €165($165) | every 4 hours | 880km (547 miles) |
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train | 3h 25m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 1,095km (680 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 35m | €135($135) | 6 times a week | 943km (586 miles) |
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 4hrs | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,179km (732 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 50m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Train to Parma | 13h 15m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 35m | €83($83) | 6 times a week | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Bus via Cosenza | 14h 15m | €115($115) | twice daily | 1,082km (672 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | €190($190) | on demand | 1,039km (646 miles) |
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l.
Malpensa Express
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