How to travel from La Spezia to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between La Spezia and Catanzaro is around 827km (514 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from La Spezia to Catanzaro by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Pisa Centrale, Fly

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)

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Bus via Rogliano

Take the bus to Rogliano and then to Catanzaro.

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,003km (623 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Spezia and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from La Spezia to Catanzaro by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between La Spezia and Catanzaro is around 827km (514 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 807km (502 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from La Spezia and Catanzaro by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Spezia to Catanzaro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between La Spezia and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Spezia and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Spezia to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini, Napoli Afragola and Lamezia Terme C.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between La Spezia and Catanzaro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 10m, 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 La Spezia and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Spezia to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pisa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

FlixBus, Lirosi Linee and Ferrovie Della Calabria run regular bus services between La Spezia and Catanzaro. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Spezia to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from La Spezia and Catanzaro. The distance is around 1,003km (623 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Spezia to Catanzaro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Spezia and Catanzaro

Transport options from La Spezia to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pisa Centrale, Fly + 5 similar
3hrs
€105($105)
every 20 mins827km (514 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€115($115)
every 20 mins990km (615 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane5hrs
€180($180)
every 20 mins1,025km (637 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly5h 55m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,189km (739 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 40m
€120($120)
every 20 mins1,273km (791 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 25m
€180($180)
every 20 mins1,227km (762 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 10m
€84($84)
every 4 hours974km (605 miles)
Train to Lamezia Terme C.10h 55m
€95($95)
once daily971km (603 miles)
Bus via Rogliano + 1 similar
13h 5m
€71($71)
3 times a week1,119km (695 miles)
Bus13h 35m
€58($58)
once daily1,061km (659 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€180($180)
on demand1,003km (623 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