How to travel from Catanzaro to Perugia, Italy

The distance between Catanzaro and Perugia is around 724km (450 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Catanzaro to Perugia by train, 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 PerugiaCatanzaro if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Rome (FCO), train

Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Foligno and then to Perugia.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train via Napoli Afragola

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Perugia.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)

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Drive

Drive to Perugia.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance754km (468 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and Perugia

There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Perugia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Catanzaro and Perugia is around 724km (450 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (363 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Catanzaro and Perugia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Perugia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Perugia, 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 Perugia. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C. and Roma Termini. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Catanzaro and Perugia. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Perugia. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus, Sulga Autolinee, Inter Saj, Autolinee Liscio, Autolinee Federico, Marino Autolinee, Ferrovie Della Calabria and Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Perugia. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 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 Perugia. We recommend that you fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Perugia. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Perugia is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Perugia. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Perugia. The distance is around 754km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Perugia is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and Perugia

Transport options from Catanzaro to Perugia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Rome (FCO), train + 4 similar
4h 40m
€125($125)
every 4 hours724km (450 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train5hrs
€180($180)
every 4 hours1,031km (641 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
€165($165)
every 4 hours898km (558 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train5h 30m
€240($240)
6 times a week1,082km (673 miles)
Fly to Pisa (PSA), train5h 40m
€115($115)
every 4 hours990km (615 miles)
Train via Napoli Afragola + 1 similar
6h 55m
€71($71)
every 4 hours757km (470 miles)
Train7h 5m
€63($63)
4 times a day757km (470 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
€47($47)
twice daily787km (489 miles)
Bus via Cosenza11h 10m
€90($90)
once daily801km (498 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€135($135)
on demand754km (468 miles)

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Airports near Perugia

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

PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Perugia
AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Perugia
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Perugia