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.
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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Take the bus to Lamezia Terme.
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Take the train to Lamezia Terme C..
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C..
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Catanzaro.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €22($22) | twice daily | 369km (229 miles) |
Bus via Rosarno | 6h 20m | €26($26) | twice daily | 404km (251 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | €25($25) | once daily | 324km (202 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 4h 55m | €34($34) | every 4 hours | 326km (202 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 35m | €59($59) | hourly | 311km (194 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Autolinee Federico
Blu Jet
The following major airports near Catanzaro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.