How to travel from Syracuse to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Catanzaro is around 311km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Syracuse to Catanzaro by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)

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Train

Take the train to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Catanzaro by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Syracuse and Catanzaro is around 311km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (146 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Syracuse and Catanzaro by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Catanzaro is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Catanzaro is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Catanzaro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Syracuse and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lamezia Terme. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between Syracuse and Catanzaro. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C.. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Syracuse to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C.. instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Catanzaro is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from Syracuse to Catanzaro

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Catanzaro

Transport options from Syracuse to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€22($22)
twice daily369km (229 miles)
Bus via Rosarno6h 20m
€26($26)
twice daily404km (251 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€25($25)
once daily324km (202 miles)
Train and Ferry
4h 55m
€34($34)
every 4 hours326km (202 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 35m
€59($59)
hourly311km (194 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