How to travel from Pescara to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Pescara and Catanzaro is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pescara 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 CatanzaroPescara if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Foggia, Caserta then Salerno and then to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)

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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance648km (403 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pescara and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Pescara to Catanzaro by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Pescara and Catanzaro is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Pescara and Catanzaro by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pescara to Catanzaro is to drive which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Pescara and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pescara and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pescara to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Foggia, Caserta, Salerno and Lamezia Terme C.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Pescara and Catanzaro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Pescara and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pescara to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lamezia Terme. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

FlixBus, Inter Saj and Ferrovie Della Calabria run regular bus services between Pescara and Catanzaro. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pescara to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme. instead which will take 8h 15m.

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 Pescara and Catanzaro. The distance is around 648km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pescara to Catanzaro is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pescara and Catanzaro

Transport options from Pescara to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 25m
€65($65)
every 4 hours702km (436 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 15m
€38($38)
once daily669km (416 miles)
Bus via Cosenza Bus Station8h 45m
€51($51)
4 times a week654km (407 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€120($120)
on demand648km (403 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