How to travel from Milan to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Milan and Catanzaro is around 1,067km (663 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Milan to Catanzaro by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bergamo Airport Bus Station then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Crotone (CRV) then take the bus to Catanzaro.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,155km (718 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Milan to Catanzaro by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Milan and Catanzaro is around 1,067km (663 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 950km (590 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Milan and Catanzaro by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Catanzaro is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Milan and Catanzaro. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Milan and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in san donato m3 and Lamezia Terme. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Catanzaro. Buses run twice daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the bus to Bergamo Airport Bus Station then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Crotone (CRV) then take the bus to Catanzaro. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Milan and Catanzaro. The distance is around 1,155km (718 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Catanzaro is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Catanzaro

Transport options from Milan to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 10m
€255($255)
6 times a week1,067km (663 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 30m
€68($68)
every 20 mins1,133km (704 miles)
Train to Lamezia Terme C.14h 30m
€115($115)
twice daily1,133km (704 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€60($60)
twice daily1,190km (739 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
€210($210)
on demand1,155km (718 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