The distance between Positano and Catanzaro is around 334km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Positano to Catanzaro by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Catanzaro → Positano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Meta then take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).
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Take the bus to Catanzaro Lido.
Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Lamezia Terme C..
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There are several options for getting from Positano to Catanzaro by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).
The distance between Positano and Catanzaro is around 334km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Positano and Catanzaro by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Positano to Catanzaro is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Positano and Catanzaro. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Lamezia Terme C.. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amalfi, Salerno, Catanzaro Lido and Catanzaro Lido. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Positano and Catanzaro. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the bus to Meta then take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Positano and Catanzaro. The distance is around 389km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Catanzaro is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane | 4hrs | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 747km (464 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | €26($26) | twice a week | 422km (262 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €49($49) | once daily | 334km (208 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 45m | €50($50) | once daily | 538km (334 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €71($71) | on demand | 389km (242 miles) |
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The following major airports near Catanzaro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.