How to travel from Sorrento to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and Catanzaro is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sorrento 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 CatanzaroSorrento if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Naples and then to Catanzaro Lido.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Catanzaro by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Sorrento and Catanzaro is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Sorrento and Catanzaro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Catanzaro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi and Lamezia Terme. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Sorrento and Catanzaro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Sorrento and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples, Catanzaro Lido and Catanzaro Lido. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Sorrento and Catanzaro. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Sorrento and Catanzaro. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Catanzaro is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Catanzaro

Transport options from Sorrento to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
€115($115)
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 25m
€135($135)
every 20 mins782km (486 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€41($41)
twice daily401km (249 miles)
Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi5h 50m
€36($36)
every 4 hours402km (250 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€33($33)
twice a week483km (300 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€72($72)
on demand396km (246 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