There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Catanzaro by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Lamezia Terme C.train Fr
5h 10m€77–151Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rome to Catanzaro606.6 km
7h 20m€32Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catanzarobus 1558 / ...
7h 40m€50–80Fly
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FCO - SUF
3h 7m€114–285Train via Lamezia T.Nicastro
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Lamezia Termetrain 8143
6h 4m€84–128Train via Casoria
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Lamezia Terme C.train Fr
6h 5m€86–151Drive 603.3 km
- Drive from Rome to Catanzarocar 603.3 km
5h 52m€98–141
Rome to Catanzaro by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Catanzaro is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Catanzaro is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €110 - €290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Catanzaro. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Catanzaro. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Catanzaro via Lamezia Terme C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Rome and Catanzaro is 570 km. The road distance is 603.3 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Catanzaro without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Rome to Catanzaro, including transfers.
Rome to Catanzaro bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Catanzaro train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Catanzaro is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Catanzaro, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Lamezia Terme C. hourly. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catanzaro 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–170
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Catanzaro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rome to Catanzaro
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €32
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Catanzaro bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catanzaro station.
Rome to Catanzaro train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lamezia Terme C. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Catanzaro is 603 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Rome to Catanzaro.
Book your Rome to Catanzaro train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Catanzaro bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 351+ hotels available in Catanzaro.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Catanzaro. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.