How to travel from Taranto to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Taranto and Catanzaro is around 297km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taranto to Catanzaro by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Autolinee Federico

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Train

Take the train to Catanzaro Lido.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance297km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taranto and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Taranto to Catanzaro by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Taranto and Catanzaro is around 297km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Taranto and Catanzaro by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taranto to Catanzaro is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Taranto and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taranto and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taranto to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Catanzaro Lido. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Taranto and Catanzaro. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Taranto and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taranto to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lamezia Terme Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Autolinee Federico, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Itabus run regular bus services between Taranto and Catanzaro. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taranto to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the bus to Lamezia Terme Station. 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 Taranto and Catanzaro. The distance is around 297km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taranto to Catanzaro is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taranto and Catanzaro

Transport options from Taranto to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
€17($17)
3 times a week322km (200 miles)
Bus via Mirto Crosia5h 55m
€12($12)
once daily324km (201 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€24($24)
twice daily303km (188 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€54($54)
on demand297km (184 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