How to travel from Trieste to Catanzaro, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Catanzaro is around 1,041km (647 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Treviso Centrale then fly from Venice Treviso (TSF) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Lamezia Terme C..

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lamezia Terme.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)

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Drive

Drive to Catanzaro.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance1,255km (780 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Catanzaro

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Catanzaro by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Trieste and Catanzaro is around 1,041km (647 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 785km (488 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Trieste and Catanzaro by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Catanzaro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Catanzaro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre and Lamezia Terme C.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Trieste and Catanzaro. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 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 Trieste and Catanzaro. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Catanzaro. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lamezia Terme. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Trieste and Catanzaro. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Catanzaro. We recommend that you take the train to Treviso Centrale then fly from Venice Treviso (TSF) to Lamezia Terme (SUF). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Trieste and Catanzaro. The distance is around 1,255km (780 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Catanzaro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Trieste to Catanzaro

Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Catanzaro

Transport options from Trieste to Catanzaro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 25m
€135($135)
every 20 mins1,041km (647 miles)
Train
10h 10m
€95($95)
once daily1,216km (756 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 55m
€68($68)
once daily1,380km (857 miles)
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking20h 50m
€80($80)
once daily1,453km (903 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
€230($230)
on demand1,255km (780 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