How to travel from Otranto to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Catanzaro is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Take the bus to Crotone bus station and then to Germaneto Università.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Nardo Via XXV Luglio and then to Crotone bus station then take the train to Catanzaro Lido.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance441km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Catanzaro by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Otranto and Catanzaro is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Otranto and Catanzaro by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Catanzaro is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto 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

There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Nardo Via XXV Luglio and then to Crotone bus station then take the train to Catanzaro Lido. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maglie Megapark via Otranto, Nardo Via XXV Luglio and Crotone bus station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Marino Autolinee, Autolinee Romano, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Ferrovie Della Calabria, Salento in bus and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Otranto and Catanzaro. Buses run twice a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Otranto to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the bus to Crotone bus station and then to Germaneto Università. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Otranto and Catanzaro. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Catanzaro is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Catanzaro

Transport options from Otranto to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
4hrs
€56($56)
twice a week454km (282 miles)
Bus via Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro7h 10m
€34($34)
twice daily482km (299 miles)
Bus via Lecce - City Terminal7h 60m
€37($37)
4 times a week456km (283 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 40m
€55($55)
twice a week442km (275 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€80($80)
on demand441km (274 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