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Compare train and bus for Catanzaro to Rome
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catanzaro to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Rome:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catanzaro to Rome costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $118. The journey takes 7h 58m versus 6h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Catanzaro to Rome
How to get from Catanzaro to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Catanzaro to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 PM8h15Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)5:45 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:30 PM8h15Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)5:45 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 21676+
FRECCIAROSSA 88682:39 PM5h37Catanzaro8:16 PMRome Termini$871One-way1 transfer
Other options
BUS LP894+
InterCityNotte 81211:12 PM7h03Catanzaro6:15 AMRome Ostiense$671One-way1 transfer- Regionale 5682+Intercity 15889:43 AM6h51Catanzaro4:34 PMRome Ostiense$681One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 21890+Intercity 55610:46 AM6h48Catanzaro5:34 PMRome Termini$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:55 AM7h45Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)1:40 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$651One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:35 AM8h05Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido1:40 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$651One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 PM7h40Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)8:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$951One-way0 transfers
- Regionale FC957 · Regionale 5682 · Autobus LM022+
AZ11788:25 AM8h05Catanzaro station4:30 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2251One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Catanzaro to Rome:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catanzaro to Rome costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catanzaro and Rome as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lamezia Terme Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Catanzaro station and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Catanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with FlixBus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento, Regionale to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with Aeroitalia, ITA to go to Rome by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia, ITA.
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