How to travel from Salerno to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Catanzaro is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salerno to Catanzaro by 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 CatanzaroSalerno if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Catanzaro Lido.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance350km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Catanzaro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Salerno and Catanzaro is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Salerno and Catanzaro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Catanzaro is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salerno to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Salerno and Catanzaro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Salerno and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salerno to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catanzaro Lido and Catanzaro Lido. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

FlixBus, ItaloTreno and Ferrovie Della Calabria run regular bus services between Salerno and Catanzaro. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Salerno and Catanzaro. The distance is around 350km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Catanzaro is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Salerno to Catanzaro

Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Catanzaro

Transport options from Salerno to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€29($29)
every 4 hours309km (192 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 10m
€110($110)
every 20 mins749km (465 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
€23($23)
twice a week379km (236 miles)
Bus via Cosenza5h 10m
€6($6)
once daily361km (225 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€64($64)
on demand350km (218 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