How to travel from Prato to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Prato and Catanzaro is around 838km (521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Prato 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.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Crotone (CRV) then take the bus to Catanzaro.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)

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Bus

Take the bus to Catanzaro.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance878km (545 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Prato to Catanzaro by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Prato and Catanzaro is around 838km (521 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 718km (446 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Prato and Catanzaro by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Catanzaro is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato 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 Prato and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prato 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 6h 50m.

ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Prato and Catanzaro. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Prato and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Prato and Catanzaro. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prato to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Crotone (CRV) then take the bus to Catanzaro. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Prato and Catanzaro. The distance is around 878km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Catanzaro is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and Catanzaro

Transport options from Prato to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
3h 55m
€205($205)
6 times a week926km (575 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€55($55)
every 20 mins845km (525 miles)
Train to Lamezia Terme C.10h 55m
€83($83)
twice daily838km (521 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€50($50)
once daily908km (564 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€160($160)
on demand878km (545 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