How to travel from Pisa to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Pisa and Catanzaro is around 897km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 50m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus to Lamezia Terme

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Lirosi Linee

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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance961km (597 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pisa and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Pisa to Catanzaro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Pisa and Catanzaro is around 897km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 744km (462 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Pisa and Catanzaro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pisa to Catanzaro is to take the train which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Pisa and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pisa and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pisa to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Lamezia Terme. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Pisa and Catanzaro. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Pisa and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pisa and Catanzaro with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 20m.

FlixBus and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Pisa and Catanzaro. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pisa to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Lamezia Terme. instead which will take 7h 50m.

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 Pisa and Catanzaro. The distance is around 961km (597 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pisa to Catanzaro is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Pisa to Catanzaro

Compare travel optionsbetween Pisa and Catanzaro

Transport options from Pisa to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
€60($60)
every 20 mins906km (563 miles)
Train to Lamezia Terme C.9h 40m
€88($88)
twice daily897km (557 miles)
Bus to Lamezia Terme + 1 similar
11h 35m
€58($58)
3 times a week1,006km (625 miles)
Bus12h 20m
€50($50)
once daily987km (613 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€175($175)
on demand961km (597 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