What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Catanzaro?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Catanzaro is to bus which costs €20 - €60 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Catanzaro?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Catanzaro is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs €75 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Catanzaro?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Catanzaro. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Catanzaro via Lamezia Terme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Catanzaro?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Catanzaro. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Catanzaro via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Palermo to Catanzaro?

The distance between Palermo and Catanzaro is 369 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Catanzaro without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Catanzaro without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Catanzaro?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Palermo to Catanzaro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Catanzaro bus from?

Palermo to Catanzaro bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Catanzaro train from?

Palermo to Catanzaro train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Palermo to Catanzaro?

The best way to get from Palermo to Catanzaro is to bus which takes 8h 19m and costs €20 - €60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 5h 19m, you could also train, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Palermo to Catanzaro bus arrive?

Palermo to Catanzaro bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lamezia Terme station.

Where does the Palermo to Catanzaro train arrive?

Palermo to Catanzaro train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Catanzaro?

Book your Palermo to Catanzaro train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Palermo to Catanzaro?

Book your Palermo to Catanzaro bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Catanzaro?

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Palermo to Catanzaro - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Catanzaro by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Fr
6h 9m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Lamezia Termebus N595 / ...
8h 19m
€20–59
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Catanzarocar
4h 29m
€78–123
Fly from Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane PMO - SUF
5h 19m
€124–286
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
6h 50m
€39–81
Bus via Cosenza
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Cosenzabus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Catanzarobus 384
11h 36m
€46–72
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodi to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane TPS - SUF
7h
€137–549

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) flights

37Weekly Planes

3h 55mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.5 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Catanzaro, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Lamezia Terme twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Autoservizi Salemi Srl also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, ITA Airways, Ryanair, and FlexFlight ApS fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) 5 times a day.

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