How to travel from Sanremo to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Sanremo and Catanzaro is around 1,017km (632 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Sanremo 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.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Nice Airport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Tiburtina then Napoli Afragola and then to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated by

Lirosi Linee

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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Distance1,233km (766 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sanremo and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Sanremo to Catanzaro by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Sanremo and Catanzaro is around 1,017km (632 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 916km (569 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Sanremo and Catanzaro by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Catanzaro is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Sanremo and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sanremo and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sanremo to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Tiburtina, Napoli Afragola and Lamezia Terme C.. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Sanremo and Catanzaro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 35m, 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 Sanremo and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sanremo to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lamezia Terme. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.

Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Sanremo and Catanzaro. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sanremo to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 4h 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 Sanremo and Catanzaro. The distance is around 1,233km (766 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sanremo to Catanzaro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sanremo and Catanzaro

Transport options from Sanremo to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
3h 50m
€330($330)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€110($110)
every 20 mins1,017km (632 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, Fly5h 55m
€120($120)
once daily1,040km (646 miles)
Train to Pavia, Fly5h 60m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,222km (759 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 40m
€120($120)
every 20 mins1,312km (815 miles)
Train to Savona, plane6h 45m
€135($135)
every 20 mins1,275km (792 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 35m
€100($100)
twice daily1,190km (739 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe13h 50m
€115($115)
once daily1,183km (735 miles)
Bus
16h 30m
€78($78)
3 times a week1,330km (826 miles)
Drive
12hrs
€225($225)
on demand1,233km (766 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