There are 8 ways to get from Padova to Catanzaro by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport
best- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane VCE - SUF
3h 45m€104–347Bus via Bologna
cheapest- Take the bus from Padova bus station to Bologna Terminal busbus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Catanzaro Via Gioacchino Da Fiorebus Torino
14h 20m€24–68Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Padova to Lamezia Terme C.train Fr
8h 55m€161–262Drive 1,073.2 km
- Drive from Padova to Catanzarocar 1,073.2 km
9h 51m€174–251Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane BLQ - SUF
4h 10m€118–359Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
- Take the train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane VRN - SUF
4h 13m€126–444Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Padova to Orio al Serio Airport
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane BGY - SUF
5h 17m€334–749Bus
- Take the bus from Padua to Catanzarobus N1553
15h 45m€90–140
Padova to Catanzaro by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Catanzaro is to bus via Bologna which costs €23 - €70 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Catanzaro is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €100 - €350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Padua and arriving at Catanzaro. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Padova to Catanzaro. However, there are services departing from Padova and arriving at Catanzaro via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Padova and Catanzaro is 875 km. The road distance is 1073.2 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Catanzaro without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €160 - €270.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Padova to Catanzaro, including transfers.
Padova to Catanzaro bus services, operated by Autolinee Federico, depart from Padova bus station.
Padova to Catanzaro train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Catanzaro is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €100 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 8h 55m, you could also bus via Bologna, which costs €23 - €70 and takes 14h 20m.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Catanzaro, Italy?
Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Padova to Lamezia Terme C. twice daily. Tickets cost €140–240 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–210
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
Flights from Verona Villafranca Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–280
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–320
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140–240
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Padova bus station to Bologna Terminal bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Catanzaro Via Gioacchino Da Fiore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–60
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
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Booking & Getting There
Padova to Catanzaro bus services, operated by Autolinee Federico, arrive at Bologna Terminal bus station.
Padova to Catanzaro train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Catanzaro is 1073 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Padova to Catanzaro.
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