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.
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.
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Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Siracusa - v.le Scala Greca.
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Take the bus to Siracusa.
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Take the train to Siracusa.
Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Siracusa.
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Syracuse.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,103km (685 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 15m | €23($23) | twice daily | 380km (236 miles) |
Bus via Rosarno | 6h 20m | €27($27) | twice daily | 408km (253 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | €25($25) | once daily | 324km (202 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 4h 50m | €34($34) | 4 times a day | 326km (202 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 35m | €59($59) | hourly | 315km (196 miles) |
Blue Air
FlexFlight ApS
Autolinee Federico
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Interbus
Blu Jet
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