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.
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 Catanzaro → Sorrento if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).
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Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Lamezia Terme.
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Take the bus to Naples and then to Catanzaro Lido.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 739km (459 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 4h 25m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 782km (486 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €41($41) | twice daily | 401km (249 miles) |
Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi | 5h 50m | €36($36) | every 4 hours | 402km (250 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | €33($33) | twice a week | 483km (300 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €72($72) | on demand | 396km (246 miles) |
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The following major airports near Catanzaro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.