The distance between L'Aquila and Catanzaro is around 616km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from L'Aquila to Catanzaro 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 Catanzaro → L'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).
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Take the train to Terni, Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Lamezia Terme C..
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Catanzaro.
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There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Catanzaro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between L'Aquila and Catanzaro is around 616km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (291 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from L'Aquila and Catanzaro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Catanzaro is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni, Roma Termini, Napoli Afragola and Lamezia Terme C.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between L'Aquila and Catanzaro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 L'Aquila and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to Catanzaro. 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 30m.
TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Catanzaro. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from L'Aquila and Catanzaro. The distance is around 616km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Catanzaro is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €120($120) | 3 times a week | 639km (397 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €235($235) | once a week | 1,606km (998 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | €71($71) | every 4 hours | 762km (473 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 30m | €35($35) | twice daily | 732km (455 miles) |
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking | 11h 55m | €80($80) | once daily | 703km (437 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €110($110) | on demand | 616km (383 miles) |
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The following major airports near Catanzaro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.