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.
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 Catanzaro → Cefalù if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).
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Take the train to Lamezia Terme C..
Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione and then to Catanzaro.
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Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C..
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Catanzaro.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €170($170) | every 20 mins | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Train | 5h 55m | €24($24) | once daily | 300km (187 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | €11($11) | once daily | 402km (250 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 4h 5m | €32($32) | every 4 hours | 302km (187 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 35m | €59($59) | hourly | 314km (195 miles) |
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Autolinee Federico
The following major airports near Catanzaro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.