How to travel from Monopoli to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Monopoli and Catanzaro is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Monopoli to Catanzaro by bus, train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CatanzaroMonopoli if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto Bus Station and then to Lamezia Terme Station.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale then Taranto and then to Catanzaro Lido.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monopoli and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Monopoli to Catanzaro by bus, train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Monopoli and Catanzaro is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Monopoli and Catanzaro by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Monopoli to Catanzaro is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Monopoli and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Monopoli and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Monopoli to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale, Taranto and Catanzaro Lido. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Monopoli and Catanzaro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Monopoli and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Monopoli to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taranto Bus Station and Lamezia Terme Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Marino Autolinee and Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between Monopoli and Catanzaro. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monopoli to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Monopoli and Catanzaro. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monopoli to Catanzaro is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Monopoli and Catanzaro

Transport options from Monopoli to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
3h 25m
€195($195)
every 20 mins937km (582 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
€34($34)
3 times a week397km (246 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€37($37)
twice daily457km (284 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€63($63)
on demand343km (213 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