How to travel from Siena to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Siena and Catanzaro is around 802km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Siena to Catanzaro by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Areoporto Di Peretola then fly from Florence (FLR) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Napoli Afragola and then to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)

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Bus

Take the bus to Catanzaro.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance815km (507 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siena and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Siena to Catanzaro by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Siena and Catanzaro is around 802km (498 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Siena and Catanzaro by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Siena to Catanzaro is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Siena and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Siena and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Siena to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N., Napoli Afragola and Lamezia Terme C.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Siena and Catanzaro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Siena and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Siena and Catanzaro with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 50m.

FlixBus, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. and Ferrovie Della Calabria run regular bus services between Siena and Catanzaro. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siena to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the bus to Areoporto Di Peretola then fly from Florence (FLR) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Siena and Catanzaro. The distance is around 815km (507 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siena to Catanzaro is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Siena and Catanzaro

Transport options from Siena to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
3h 30m
€150($150)
5 times a week819km (509 miles)
Train to Empoli, plane3h 40m
€105($105)
every 20 mins863km (536 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€175($175)
every 20 mins966km (600 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane5h 10m
€140($140)
every 20 mins881km (547 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
€220($220)
6 times a week1,030km (640 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€81($81)
every 4 hours922km (573 miles)
Train via Chiusi-Chianciano T.9h 30m
€60($60)
once a week802km (498 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
€40($40)
once daily827km (514 miles)
Bus via Cosenza Bus Station13hrs
€100($100)
once daily905km (562 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€150($150)
on demand815km (507 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