How to travel from Cefalù to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Cefalù and Catanzaro is around 300km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cefalù to Catanzaro 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 CatanzaroCefalù if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and then to Catanzaro.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
🚀 Fastest
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Catanzaro by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 6h 50m. 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 Cefalù and Catanzaro is around 300km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (151 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Cefalù and Catanzaro by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Catanzaro 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 Cefalù and Catanzaro is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Catanzaro. 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 5h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Cefalù and Catanzaro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Cefalù and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and Villa San Giovanni. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Itabus and Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between Cefalù and Catanzaro. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cefalù to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Catanzaro is Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Catanzaro. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) 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 Cefalù to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C.. instead which will take 4h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Catanzaro is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Cefalù to Catanzaro

Compare travel optionsbetween Cefalù and Catanzaro

Transport options from Cefalù to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 35m
€170($170)
every 20 mins1,006km (625 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€24($24)
once daily300km (187 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€11($11)
once daily402km (250 miles)
Train and Ferry
4h 5m
€32($32)
every 4 hours302km (187 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 35m
€59($59)
hourly314km (195 miles)

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Airports near Catanzaro

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

SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Catanzaro
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Catanzaro
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
226km (141 miles) from Catanzaro