The distance between Parma and Catanzaro is around 872km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Parma 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.
👋 Also check out Catanzaro → Parma if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).
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Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Napoli Afragola and then to Lamezia Terme C..
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Take the bus to Cosenza Bus Station and then to Catanzaro.
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There are several options for getting from Parma to Catanzaro by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Parma and Catanzaro is around 872km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 836km (519 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Parma and Catanzaro by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parma to Catanzaro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Parma and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Parma and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Parma to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale, Napoli Afragola and Lamezia Terme C.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
Trenitalia, Swiss Railways, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Parma and Catanzaro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Parma and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parma to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cosenza Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.
Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., Itabus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Ferrovie Della Calabria run regular bus services between Parma and Catanzaro. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Parma to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Parma and Catanzaro. The distance is around 1,040km (646 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parma to Catanzaro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 872km (542 miles) |
Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 3h 55m | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 1,171km (727 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €86($86) | every 4 hours | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Train to Lamezia Terme C. | 12h 60m | €100($100) | twice daily | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Bus | 14h 20m | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 1,083km (673 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | €190($190) | on demand | 1,040km (646 miles) |
Malpensa Express
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Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
The following major airports near Catanzaro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.