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.
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 Catanzaro → Salerno if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lamezia Terme C..
Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).
Multiple operators
Take the bus to Catanzaro Lido.
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3hrs | €29($29) | every 4 hours | 309km (192 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 10m | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 749km (465 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €23($23) | twice a week | 379km (236 miles) |
Bus via Cosenza | 5h 10m | €6($6) | once daily | 361km (225 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €64($64) | on demand | 350km (218 miles) |
Blue Air
FlexFlight ApS
Ferrovie Della Calabria
The following major airports near Catanzaro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.