How to travel from San Gimignano to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Catanzaro is around 817km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Catanzaro by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Catanzaro.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance850km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Catanzaro by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between San Gimignano and Catanzaro is around 817km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 688km (427 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from San Gimignano and Catanzaro by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Catanzaro is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2] then take the train to Empoli and then to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena-Via Tozzi and Ferrovia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between San Gimignano 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 San Gimignano to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 San Gimignano and Catanzaro. The distance is around 850km (528 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 San Gimignano to Catanzaro is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Transport options from San Gimignano to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 5m
€160($160)
every 20 mins817km (507 miles)
Bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2], train and plane3h 40m
€110($110)
every 20 mins849km (527 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 45m
€170($170)
every 20 mins929km (577 miles)
Bus to Poggibonsi Fs [2], train and plane4h 50m
€135($135)
every 20 mins843km (524 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
€215($215)
6 times a week992km (617 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€51($51)
once daily872km (542 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€155($155)
on demand850km (528 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