How to travel from Catanzaro to Syracuse, Italy

The distance between Catanzaro and Syracuse is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Catanzaro to Syracuse 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 SyracuseCatanzaro if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Siracusa.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Train

Take the train to Siracusa.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Siracusa.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
🚀 Fastest
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Syracuse.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and Syracuse

There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Syracuse by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Catanzaro and Syracuse is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (146 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Catanzaro and Syracuse by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Syracuse is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Syracuse is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and Syracuse. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Catanzaro and Syracuse. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Syracuse. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Syracuse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in S. Eufemia Lamezia Stazione FS. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

FlixBus, Autolinee Federico and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Syracuse. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 15m 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 Syracuse. We recommend that you fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Syracuse is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Syracuse. Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Syracuse. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Siracusa. instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Syracuse is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from Catanzaro to Syracuse

Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and Syracuse

Transport options from Catanzaro to Syracuse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 10m
€120($120)
every 4 hours1,103km (685 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 15m
€23($23)
twice daily380km (236 miles)
Bus via Rosarno6h 20m
€27($27)
twice daily408km (253 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€25($25)
once daily324km (202 miles)
Train and Ferry
4h 50m
€34($34)
4 times a day326km (202 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 35m
€59($59)
hourly315km (196 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Catanzaro and Syracuse

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Bus companies

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Airports near Syracuse

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

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Syracuse
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Syracuse
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Syracuse